Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $42,680 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.52
10th percentile $36,080
90th percentile $61,430
Employed locally 50
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,080
    25th
    $36,080
    50th (median)
    $42,680
    75th
    $50,670
    90th
    $61,430

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 62% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 38% 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
    Portland-South Portland, ME $56,250
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $55,890
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $54,290
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $51,880
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $51,380
    Peoria, IL $48,160

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$39,770
    Nursing Assistants$46,900
    Medical Assistants$47,590
    Dental Assistants$55,350
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37,900
    Medical Equipment Preparers$44,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Eugene, OR is $20.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.47 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Eugene, OR is 13.7% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $36,080 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,080.