Medical Transcriptionists Salary by State
The national median pay for medical transcriptionists is $40,410 a year. By state, it ranges from $27,740 in Oklahoma to $50,030 in Minnesota.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $28,250
- 25th percentile
- $34,150
- Median
- $40,410
- 75th percentile
- $48,000
- Top 10%
- $55,950
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 41,550 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $50,030 | +24% | $43,970 | $64,580 | 270 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $49,150 | +22% | $38,900 | $57,050 | 590 |
| 3 | Maine | $48,600 | +20% | $40,280 | $58,440 | 80 |
| 4 | Alaska | $48,360 | +20% | $33,400 | $54,660 | 110 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $48,190 | +19% | $40,050 | $59,360 | 390 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $48,100 | +19% | $36,440 | $63,960 | 40 |
| 7 | Oregon | $46,280 | +15% | $37,080 | $68,910 | 510 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $46,070 | +14% | $36,160 | $59,870 | 240 |
| 9 | Nebraska | $45,880 | +14% | $36,370 | $53,080 | 230 |
| 10 | Illinois | $45,490 | +13% | $31,760 | $55,070 | 970 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $45,110 | +12% | $37,460 | $47,370 | 70 |
| 12 | California | $45,050 | +11% | $35,990 | $62,620 | 5,860 |
| 13 | Iowa | $45,010 | +11% | $25,600 | $52,660 | 180 |
| 14 | Tennessee | $44,720 | +11% | $26,420 | $60,250 | 1,450 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $44,660 | +11% | $26,280 | $50,260 | 120 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $44,310 | +10% | $31,540 | $52,310 | Not published |
| 17 | New York | $43,260 | +7% | $35,950 | $56,750 | 2,710 |
| 18 | Colorado | $43,080 | +7% | $32,010 | $62,290 | 610 |
| 19 | Texas | $42,900 | +6% | $22,540 | $49,410 | 7,520 |
| 20 | Florida | $42,050 | +4% | $28,720 | $59,240 | 2,650 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $41,510 | +3% | $32,070 | $52,510 | 1,130 |
| 22 | Indiana | $41,400 | +2% | $25,710 | $51,240 | 790 |
| 23 | Montana | $41,340 | +2% | $31,470 | $56,350 | 80 |
| 24 | Maryland | $39,900 | −1% | $31,840 | $60,140 | 230 |
| 25 | Utah | $39,630 | −2% | $27,460 | $49,490 | 210 |
| 26 | Nevada | $39,350 | −3% | $36,400 | $51,730 | 210 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $39,300 | −3% | $21,850 | $51,360 | 1,020 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $39,020 | −3% | $32,220 | $55,950 | 1,710 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $39,000 | −3% | $27,940 | $52,420 | 690 |
| 30 | Washington | $38,690 | −4% | $35,780 | $59,920 | 620 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $38,600 | −4% | $23,660 | $48,460 | 300 |
| 32 | Idaho | $38,140 | −6% | $30,890 | $50,030 | 400 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $38,040 | −6% | $30,600 | $51,160 | 420 |
| 34 | Missouri | $37,480 | −7% | $29,570 | $49,810 | 310 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $37,480 | −7% | $30,730 | $55,950 | 210 |
| 36 | West Virginia | $37,440 | −7% | $32,360 | $51,550 | 90 |
| 37 | Michigan | $37,280 | −8% | $30,840 | $49,670 | 1,130 |
| 38 | Ohio | $37,060 | −8% | $28,190 | $51,170 | 680 |
| 39 | Massachusetts | $36,910 | −9% | $36,440 | $47,000 | 400 |
| 40 | Arizona | $36,550 | −10% | $31,110 | $50,850 | 700 |
| 41 | Kansas | $35,390 | −12% | $23,640 | $51,580 | 420 |
| 42 | Alabama | $35,340 | −13% | $26,820 | $51,250 | 410 |
| 43 | Virginia | $35,130 | −13% | $27,110 | $43,400 | Not published |
| 44 | Arkansas | $35,100 | −13% | $27,160 | $47,020 | 280 |
| 45 | Rhode Island | $34,790 | −14% | $31,880 | $56,520 | 80 |
| 46 | Delaware | $34,070 | −16% | $31,200 | $40,560 | Not published |
| 47 | South Carolina | $33,870 | −16% | $29,020 | $48,360 | 390 |
| 48 | Vermont | $33,030 | −18% | $32,060 | $45,080 | Not published |
| 49 | Georgia | $28,330 | −30% | $24,530 | $53,750 | 950 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $27,740 | −31% | $22,110 | $49,470 | 560 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Medical Transcriptionists salary questions
Which state pays medical transcriptionists the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $50,030 a year (+24% vs. the national median of $40,410). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays medical transcriptionists the least?
Oklahoma, with a median of $27,740 a year (−31% vs. national).
Where do most medical transcriptionists work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 7,520, with a median of $42,900.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.