Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $44,760 +19.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.52
10th percentile $35,950
90th percentile $69,250
Employed locally 50
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,950
    25th
    $38,750
    50th (median)
    $44,760
    75th
    $63,870
    90th
    $69,250

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 65% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 35% 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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,410
    Nursing Assistants $44,010
    Medical Assistants $46,000
    Dental Assistants $48,090
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,150
    Medical Equipment Preparers $51,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Chico, CA is $21.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.46 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Chico, CA is 19.2% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $35,950 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,750.