Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $36,030 -4% vs national
Median hourly $17.32
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $56,530
Employed locally 170
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $33,860
    50th (median)
    $36,030
    75th
    $49,820
    90th
    $56,530

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 49% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 51% 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 Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $46,030
    Nursing Assistants $46,180
    Medical Assistants $47,200
    Dental Assistants $47,740
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,030
    Massage Therapists $73,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Spokane?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Spokane, WA is $17.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.38 or more per hour.

    Is Spokane above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Spokane, WA is 4% 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,860.