Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, District of Columbia
$44,500 / year
≈ $3,700 per month · $21.39 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for District of Columbia · median $46,500
25th percentile
$39,000Average
$44,50075th percentile
$48,500
$39,000Average
$44,50075th percentile
$48,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Medical Transcriptionist salary by state
Alabama$38,500
Alaska$45,500
Arizona$41,500
Arkansas$37,500
California$49,500
Colorado$47,500
Connecticut$52,000
Delaware$36,000
District of Columbia$44,500
Florida$44,000
Georgia$36,500
Hawaii$44,500
Idaho$41,000
Illinois$46,000
Indiana$41,500
Iowa$44,000
Kansas$39,000
Kentucky$41,000
Louisiana$41,000
Maine$51,000
Maryland$44,500
Massachusetts$41,500
Michigan$40,500
Minnesota$54,500
Mississippi$39,500
Missouri$41,500
Montana$44,500
Nebraska$47,000
Nevada$46,500
New Jersey$43,000
New Mexico$42,500
New York$46,000
North Carolina$39,000
North Dakota$42,500
Ohio$40,000
Oklahoma$33,000
Oregon$50,500
Pennsylvania$43,000
Rhode Island$40,500
South Carolina$39,000
South Dakota$48,500
Tennessee$45,500
Texas$40,500
Utah$41,500
Vermont$36,000
Virginia$36,500
Washington$45,500
West Virginia$42,000
Wisconsin$50,500
Wyoming$51,000
Total cash compensation
Base salary plus target bonus using the Grahall equation. Bonus is a function of base; higher base means a higher target bonus.
Base salary
$43,000
National baseline
Target bonus
$1,500
3.5% of base
Total target cash
$44,500
Base plus target bonus
Bonus range (25th to 75th percentile): $1,000 to $2,500
Long-term incentive (LTI) varies by industry and executive tier and is not included in this view.
About this role
Medical Transcriptionist is a professional role within the function in the Healthcare Support job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
Total cash compensation
Base salary plus target bonus using the Grahall equation. Bonus is a function of base; higher base means a higher target bonus.
Base salary
$43,000
National baseline
Target bonus
$1,500
3.5% of base
Total target cash
$44,500
Base plus target bonus
Bonus range (25th to 75th percentile): $1,000 to $2,500
Long-term incentive (LTI) varies by industry and executive tier and is not included in this view.
What Medical Transcriptionists do
Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate
- Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physician's review, signature, and corrections and for inclusion in patients' medical records.
- Produce medical reports, correspondence, records, patient-care information, statistics, medical research, and administrative material.
- Identify mistakes in reports and check with doctors to obtain the correct information.
- Review and edit transcribed reports or dictated material for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology.
- Transcribe dictation for a variety of medical reports, such as patient histories, physical examinations, emergency room visits, operations, chart reviews, consultation, or discharge summaries.
Top skills: Active Listening Reading Comprehension Writing Monitoring Time Management Speaking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Medical Transcriptionist pay by experience level
Entry level$29,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$35,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$42,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$49,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$58,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-4.9%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
7,400
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Medical Transcriptionist salary by industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
20,910 workers
$46,000Offices of Physicians
15,880 workers
$45,500Administrative and Support Services
12,570 workers
$35,000Business Support Services
11,220 workers
$34,000Hospitals
4,670 workers
$49,500General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
4,440 workers
$50,000Hospitals, Privately Owned
3,850 workers
$50,000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
2,320 workers
$45,000Outpatient Care Centers
1,910 workers
$51,000Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
1,680 workers
$48,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Medical Transcriptionist pays 14% below the average across 19 roles in the Healthcare Support job family (family average $50,000).
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Psychiatric Aide$47,500
Physical Therapist Aide$37,500
Dental Assistant$52,000
Medical Equipment Preparer$52,500
Massage Therapist$66,000
Careers related to Medical Transcriptionist
Medical Records Specialist$59,000
Medical Assistant$47,500
Emergency Medical Technician$48,500
Word Processors and Typists$53,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Medical Transcriptionist make?
The average base salary for a Medical Transcriptionist in the United States is $43,000 per year, or about $20.67 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $35,500 and $49,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Support roles?
The Healthcare Support job family averages $50,000 across 19 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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