Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $40,160 +7% vs national
Median hourly $19.31
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $62,360
Employed locally 100
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $40,160
    75th
    $50,700
    90th
    $62,360

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 47% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Transcriptionists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $56,250
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $55,890
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $54,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $53,330
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,050

    Nearby metros — Medical Transcriptionists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,970
    Syracuse, NY $43,610
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $43,190
    Rochester, NY $38,740
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $36,700

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,180
    Nursing Assistants $39,860
    Medical Assistants $41,880
    Dental Assistants $47,500
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $39,300
    Medical Equipment Preparers $40,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Albany, NY is $19.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.90 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Albany, NY is 7% above the national median of $37,550. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Transcriptionists in Albany?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.