Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $43,470 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.90
10th percentile $28,360
90th percentile $50,600
Employed locally 50
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,360
    25th
    $31,410
    50th (median)
    $43,470
    75th
    $47,870
    90th
    $50,600

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 68% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 32% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,050
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $45,600
    Pittsburgh, PA $44,410
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,340
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $43,070
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $42,240

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,890
    Nursing Assistants $38,830
    Medical Assistants $40,060
    Dental Assistants $44,810
    Phlebotomists $37,940
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Scranton, PA is $20.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.66 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Scranton, PA is 15.8% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $28,360 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,410.