Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $29,870 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.36
10th percentile $25,810
90th percentile $36,960
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,810
    25th
    $29,870
    50th (median)
    $29,870
    75th
    $34,490
    90th
    $36,960

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 44% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 56% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $38,260
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,660
    Medical Assistants $37,010
    Dental Assistants $44,410
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $33,260
    Physical Therapist Assistants $68,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Roanoke, VA is $14.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.77 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Roanoke, VA is 20.5% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $25,810 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,870.