Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Urban Honolulu, HI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Urban Honolulu, HI

Median annual salary $37,840 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.19
10th percentile $31,540
90th percentile $57,270
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,540
    25th
    $31,540
    50th (median)
    $37,840
    75th
    $45,490
    90th
    $57,270

    Urban Honolulu economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $104,264 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 36% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 64% 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
    Chico, CA $44,760
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,340
    New Hampshire $43,170
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $42,170
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $40,880
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $40,180

    Related occupations in Urban Honolulu, HI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,690
    Nursing Assistants $44,820
    Medical Assistants $48,460
    Dental Assistants $40,630
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,710
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Urban Honolulu?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Urban Honolulu, HI is $18.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.53 or more per hour.

    Is Urban Honolulu above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Urban Honolulu, HI is 0.8% 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 Urban Honolulu?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $31,540 per year in Urban Honolulu, HI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,540.