Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $46,900 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.55
10th percentile $32,520
90th percentile $63,420
Employed locally 30
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,520
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $46,900
    75th
    $56,180
    90th
    $63,420

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 62% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 38% 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
    Portland-South Portland, ME $56,250
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $55,890
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $54,290
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $51,880
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $51,380
    Peoria, IL $48,160

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $40,520
    Nursing Assistants $48,280
    Medical Assistants $48,720
    Psychiatric Aides $46,040
    Dental Assistants $56,470
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $49,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Salem, OR is $22.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.49 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Salem, OR is 24.9% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $32,520 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.