Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $43,120 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.73
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $57,580
Employed locally 40
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $43,120
    75th
    $51,640
    90th
    $57,580

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 53% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 47% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $49,290
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $46,800
    Wausau, WI $45,810
    Hawaii $45,760
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $43,230
    Iowa $43,230

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $45,030
    Nursing Assistants $47,860
    Medical Assistants $48,430
    Dental Assistants $53,580
    Massage Therapists $87,980
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Bellingham, WA is $20.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.68 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Bellingham, WA is 14.8% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.