Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $36,700 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.65
10th percentile $34,100
90th percentile $49,460
Employed locally 150
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,100
    25th
    $34,750
    50th (median)
    $36,700
    75th
    $44,730
    90th
    $49,460

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 52% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 48% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $40,160
    Rochester, NY $38,740

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,600
    Nursing Assistants $38,940
    Medical Assistants $44,960
    Dental Assistants $46,240
    Phlebotomists $45,600
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Buffalo, NY is $17.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.50 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Buffalo, NY is 2.3% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $34,100 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,750.