Medical Transcriptionists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $48,070 +28% vs national
Median hourly $23.11
10th percentile $40,530
90th percentile $70,400
Employed locally 520
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,530
    25th
    $42,700
    50th (median)
    $48,070
    75th
    $54,650
    90th
    $70,400

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 36% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 64% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,940
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $46,280
    Modesto, CA $45,760
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $45,600

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,870
    Medical Assistants $59,910
    Nursing Assistants $53,990
    Dental Assistants $62,700
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $47,040
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $64,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in San Francisco, CA is $23.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in San Francisco, CA is 28% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $40,530 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,700.