Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $39,230 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.86
10th percentile $31,530
90th percentile $59,140
Employed locally 520
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,530
    25th
    $34,370
    50th (median)
    $39,230
    75th
    $45,620
    90th
    $59,140

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 41% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 59% 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
    Portland-South Portland, ME $56,250
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $55,890
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $54,290
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $51,880
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $51,380
    Peoria, IL $48,160

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$44,320
    Nursing Assistants$48,520
    Medical Assistants$52,040
    Dental Assistants$58,380
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$44,190
    Massage Therapists$81,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Portland, OR-WA is $18.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.99 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 4.5% 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 $31,530 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,370.