Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $45,760 +21.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $35,730
90th percentile $64,070
Employed locally 50
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,730
    25th
    $38,930
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $51,050
    90th
    $64,070

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 57% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 43% 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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $45,600

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,380
    Medical Assistants $48,530
    Nursing Assistants $45,680
    Dental Assistants $48,650
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,920
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Modesto, CA is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.91 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Modesto, CA is 21.9% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $35,730 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,930.