Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Fresno, CA

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

Median annual salary $36,680 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.64
10th percentile $33,510
90th percentile $47,090
Employed locally 180
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,510
    25th
    $35,380
    50th (median)
    $36,680
    75th
    $46,400
    90th
    $47,090

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 51% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 49% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,280
    Nursing Assistants $42,840
    Medical Assistants $44,700
    Dental Assistants $46,730
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $47,790
    Phlebotomists $48,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Fresno, CA is $17.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.96 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Fresno, CA 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $33,510 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,380.