Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $41,040 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.73
10th percentile $36,040
90th percentile $53,690
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,040
    25th
    $36,880
    50th (median)
    $41,040
    75th
    $49,120
    90th
    $53,690

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 38% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 62% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,460
    Medical Assistants $49,070
    Dental Assistants $50,050
    Nursing Assistants $46,730
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $45,560
    Massage Therapists $56,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Santa Cruz, CA is $19.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.81 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 9.3% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $36,040 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,880.