Medical Transcriptionists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $57,970 +54.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.87
10th percentile $42,840
90th percentile $75,000
Employed locally 150
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,840
    25th
    $46,110
    50th (median)
    $57,970
    75th
    $75,000
    90th
    $75,000

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 37% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 63% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Transcriptionists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Rapid City, SD $52,310

    Nearby metros — Medical Transcriptionists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $45,600

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,920
    Medical Assistants$62,290
    Nursing Assistants$56,220
    Dental Assistants$64,600
    Massage Therapists$56,720
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$61,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in San Jose, CA is $27.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in San Jose, CA is 54.4% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $42,840 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,110.