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Transcriptionist salary in United States

How much does a Transcriptionist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$26.27
Average $26.27
Low $15.72
High $43.90

The average salary for a transcriptionist is $26.27 per hour in the United States. 308 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 10, 2026).

Transcriptionist job openings in United States

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Legal Transcriptionist
Allegis Transcription3.4out of 5 stars.
United States
$25 - $40 an hour
Full-time
4 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Transcriptionist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Verbit
 
$135,200per year
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Nevada State College
 
$119,600per year
Birchwood Farms Golf & Country...
 
$110,406per year
County of Los Angeles
 
$109,974per year
Ilisagvik College
 
$104,000per year
Daily Transcription
 
$101,400per year

Highest paying cities for Transcriptionists near United States

  1. Los Angeles, CA
    $29.43 per hour
  2. Canada, KY
    $28.95 per hour
  3. Burbank, CA
    $26.66 per hour
  4. Newport Beach, CA
    $25.03 per hour
  5. Glendale, CA
    $22.91 per hour

Where can a Transcriptionist earn more?

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