Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $33,510 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.11
10th percentile $30,720
90th percentile $53,090
Employed locally 110
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,720
    25th
    $33,500
    50th (median)
    $33,510
    75th
    $45,600
    90th
    $53,090

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 39% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 61% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $49,460
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $48,440
    Peoria, IL $48,160
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $47,660
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $45,600
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $45,550

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $39,520
    Nursing Assistants $43,430
    Medical Assistants $45,850
    Dental Assistants $48,370
    Phlebotomists $47,650
    Physical Therapist Assistants $67,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Providence?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Providence, RI-MA is $16.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.01 or more per hour.

    Is Providence above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Providence, RI-MA is 10.8% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $30,720 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,500.