Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $36,210 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.41
10th percentile $28,070
90th percentile $38,750
National median $37,550

Compare Medical Transcriptionists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Blacksburg, VA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Medical Transcriptionists
in
Blacksburg, VA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,070
    25th
    $33,220
    50th (median)
    $36,210
    75th
    $38,750
    90th
    $38,750

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 56% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 44% 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
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $42,930
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $40,180
    Nevada $40,000
    Evansville, IN $39,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $39,230

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,650
    Nursing Assistants$37,150
    Medical Assistants$38,400
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,120
    Dental Assistants$44,390
    Physical Therapist Assistants$71,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Blacksburg, VA is $17.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.63 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Blacksburg, VA is 3.6% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $28,070 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,220.