Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $36,130 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.37
10th percentile $35,170
90th percentile $58,560
Employed locally 510
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,170
    25th
    $36,130
    50th (median)
    $36,130
    75th
    $45,760
    90th
    $58,560

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 32% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 68% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $49,290
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $46,800
    Wausau, WI $45,810
    Hawaii $45,760
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $43,230
    Iowa $43,230

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $46,690
    Nursing Assistants $50,690
    Medical Assistants $58,850
    Dental Assistants $60,890
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $45,480
    Massage Therapists $88,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Seattle, WA is $17.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.18 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Seattle, WA is 3.8% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $35,170 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,130.