Medical Transcriptionists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $44,410 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.35
10th percentile $36,210
90th percentile $56,740
Employed locally 660
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,210
    25th
    $38,380
    50th (median)
    $44,410
    75th
    $46,840
    90th
    $56,740

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 43% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 57% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,050
    Nursing Assistants $46,600
    Medical Assistants $47,780
    Dental Assistants $46,420
    Massage Therapists $41,600
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $44,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in San Diego, CA is $21.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.27 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in San Diego, CA is 18.3% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $36,210 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,380.