Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Redding, CA

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

Median annual salary $43,540 +16% vs national
Median hourly $20.93
10th percentile $34,300
90th percentile $46,440
Employed locally 110
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,300
    25th
    $38,290
    50th (median)
    $43,540
    75th
    $46,340
    90th
    $46,440

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 61% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 39% 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
    Modesto, CA $45,760

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,350
    Nursing Assistants$43,660
    Medical Assistants$45,380
    Dental Assistants$46,880
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$47,040
    Phlebotomists$58,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Redding?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Redding, CA is $20.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.07 or more per hour.

    Is Redding above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Redding, CA is 16% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $34,300 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,290.