Medical Transcriptionists Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $28,410 -24.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.66
10th percentile $23,240
90th percentile $40,660
Employed locally 80
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,240
    25th
    $23,610
    50th (median)
    $28,410
    75th
    $35,280
    90th
    $40,660

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 102% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 2% above 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $47,660
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $42,680
    Colorado Springs, CO $41,430
    Springfield, MO $41,180
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $38,900
    Springfield, IL $35,020

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $20,980
    Dental Assistants $26,270
    Pharmacy Aides $28,210
    Medical Assistants $28,230
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $29,120
    Phlebotomists $26,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in San Juan, PR is $13.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in San Juan, PR is 24.3% 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 San Juan?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $23,240 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,610.