Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $45,600 +21.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.93
10th percentile $33,480
90th percentile $52,920
Employed locally 70
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,480
    25th
    $37,200
    50th (median)
    $45,600
    75th
    $48,050
    90th
    $52,920

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 58% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 42% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,050
    Pittsburgh, PA $44,410
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,340
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $43,470
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $43,070
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $42,240

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,710
    Nursing Assistants $39,010
    Medical Assistants $40,720
    Dental Assistants $46,530
    Orderlies $38,730
    Phlebotomists $41,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Harrisburg, PA is $21.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.21 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Harrisburg, PA is 21.4% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $33,480 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,200.