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Medical transcriptionist salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Medical Transcriptionist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$21.43
Average $21.43
Low $14.26
High $32.21

The average salary for a medical transcriptionist is $21.43 per hour in the United States. 205 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Medical Transcriptionist job openings in United States

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Medical Transcriptionist
Rehabilitation Hospital of Jennings
Jennings, LA
$12.50 - $13.50 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Medical Transcriptionist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Shriners Children's
 
$122,408per year
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MERCOR
 
$104,000per year
Centene
 
$93,600per year
McLeod Health
 
$77,542per year
University of Louisiana
 
$71,760per year
Pacer Staffing
 
$70,010per year

Highest paying cities for Medical Transcriptionists near United States

  1. Boston, MA
    $28.70 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $27.38 per hour
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $26.07 per hour
  4. Newport Beach, CA
    $24.07 per hour
  5. Orange, CA
    $22.89 per hour

Where can a Medical Transcriptionist earn more?

Compare salaries for Medical Transcriptionists in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Medical Transcriptionist get paid in United States?

Entry Level Medical Transcriptionist

Job openings
Average $15.47 per hour

Senior Medical Transcriptionist

Job openings
Average $30.50 per hour