Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $34,470 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.57
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $47,970
Employed locally 190
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $34,470
    75th
    $38,470
    90th
    $47,970

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,970
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $42,930
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $40,180
    Nevada $40,000
    Evansville, IN $39,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $39,230

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,200
    Nursing Assistants $38,890
    Medical Assistants $39,550
    Dental Assistants $46,740
    Phlebotomists $46,470
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Richmond, VA is $16.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.18 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Richmond, VA is 8.2% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.