Medical Transcriptionists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $39,600 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.04
10th percentile $35,990
90th percentile $47,650
Employed locally 40
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,990
    25th
    $36,030
    50th (median)
    $39,600
    75th
    $47,030
    90th
    $47,650

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 42% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 58% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,330
    Medical Assistants $48,140
    Nursing Assistants $45,360
    Dental Assistants $50,450
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $43,350
    Massage Therapists $49,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $19.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.91 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 5.5% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $35,990 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,030.