Transcriptionist salary in United States

The average salary for a Transcriptionist is $27.03 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 267 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 2, 2026.

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Transcriptionist salaries typically range between a low of $16.07 and a high of $45.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Transcriptionist include Los Angeles, CA at $34.46 per hour, Canada, KY at $28.95 per hour, and Burbank, CA at $27.84 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Transcriptionist include EdTheory ($119,600 per year) and Nevada State College ($119,600 per year).