Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $47,660 +26.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.91
10th percentile $40,960
90th percentile $58,170
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,960
    25th
    $41,260
    50th (median)
    $47,660
    75th
    $52,140
    90th
    $58,170

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,340
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $43,190
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $42,240
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $38,310

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,910
    Nursing Assistants $45,400
    Medical Assistants $47,780
    Dental Assistants $47,980
    Psychiatric Aides $59,730
    Orderlies $42,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Trenton, NJ is $22.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.80 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Trenton, NJ is 26.9% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $40,960 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,260.