Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $39,090 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.79
10th percentile $33,650
90th percentile $55,240
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,650
    25th
    $34,900
    50th (median)
    $39,090
    75th
    $48,140
    90th
    $55,240

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 45% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 55% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,280
    Medical Assistants $42,720
    Nursing Assistants $44,950
    Dental Assistants $49,030
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $53,370
    Phlebotomists $50,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Riverside, CA is $18.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.00 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Riverside, CA is 4.1% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $33,650 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,900.