Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $56,250 +49.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.04
10th percentile $44,110
90th percentile $60,940
Employed locally 60
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,110
    25th
    $48,950
    50th (median)
    $56,250
    75th
    $60,940
    90th
    $60,940

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Transcriptionists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,970
    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
    Rapid City, SD $52,310

    Nearby metros — Medical Transcriptionists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $49,650
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $48,440
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,960
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,230
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,940

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,980
    Nursing Assistants $47,430
    Medical Assistants $47,530
    Dental Assistants $59,440
    Phlebotomists $40,940
    Massage Therapists $76,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Portland, ME is $27.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.17 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Portland, ME is 49.8% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $44,110 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,950.