Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $31,940 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.36
10th percentile $31,940
90th percentile $62,630
Employed locally 60
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,940
    25th
    $31,940
    50th (median)
    $31,940
    75th
    $49,950
    90th
    $62,630

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 33% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 67% 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
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $49,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,070
    South Dakota $45,580
    North Dakota $44,810
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $43,080
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $40,860

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,700
    Medical Assistants $52,520
    Nursing Assistants $45,550
    Dental Assistants $56,180
    Psychiatric Aides $46,950
    Medical Equipment Preparers $53,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Anchorage, AK is $15.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.90 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Anchorage, AK is 14.9% below 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $31,940 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,940.