Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $34,650 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.66
10th percentile $34,650
90th percentile $48,030
Employed locally 50
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,650
    25th
    $34,650
    50th (median)
    $34,650
    75th
    $36,510
    90th
    $48,030

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 40% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 60% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $49,290
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $46,800
    Wausau, WI $45,810
    Hawaii $45,760
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $43,230
    Iowa $43,230

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $46,070
    Nursing Assistants $46,640
    Medical Assistants $47,980
    Dental Assistants $48,190
    Phlebotomists $45,890
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Kennewick, WA is $16.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.09 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Kennewick, WA is 7.7% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $34,650 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,650.