Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $36,280 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.44
10th percentile $33,750
90th percentile $53,870
Employed locally 120
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,750
    25th
    $34,830
    50th (median)
    $36,280
    75th
    $41,020
    90th
    $53,870

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 54% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 46% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $53,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,070
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,940
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $46,280
    Modesto, CA $45,760

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,430
    Medical Assistants $45,240
    Nursing Assistants $43,570
    Dental Assistants $47,330
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,830
    Phlebotomists $46,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Bakersfield, CA is $17.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.04 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 3.4% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $33,750 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,830.