Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Southwest New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,500 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.03
10th percentile $35,160
90th percentile $44,460
Employed locally 40
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,160
    25th
    $35,160
    50th (median)
    $37,500
    75th
    $44,110
    90th
    $44,460

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,740
    Nursing Assistants$39,990
    Medical Assistants$39,290
    Dental Assistants$46,350
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37,940
    Physical Therapist Assistants$56,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Southwest New York is $18.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.38 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Southwest New York is 0.1% 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $35,160 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,160.