Medical Transcriptionists Salary (2025)
Based on 41,550 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $28,250 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $34,150 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $40,410 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $48,000 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $55,950 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$28K
25th
$34K
Median
$40K
75th
$48K
90th
$56K
Highest Paying States for Medical Transcriptionists
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | $52,570 |
| Connecticut | $50,410 |
| Wyoming | $49,440 |
| Maine | $49,150 |
| Oregon | $48,840 |
| Wisconsin | $48,750 |
| California | $47,770 |
| South Dakota | $46,740 |
| Colorado | $45,670 |
| Nebraska | $45,530 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Medical Transcriptionists salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Minnesota at an average of $52,570 per year, while Nebraska has an average of $45,530 — a difference of $7,040. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Medical Transcriptionists
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 41,550 workers were employed as Medical Transcriptionistss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Healthcare Support Occupations. The annual mean wage of $41,710 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 31-9094