Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Visalia, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Visalia, CA

Median annual salary $35,600 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.12
10th percentile $34,570
90th percentile $60,920
Employed locally 40
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,570
    25th
    $35,230
    50th (median)
    $35,600
    75th
    $43,750
    90th
    $60,920

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 51% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 49% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $53,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,070
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,940
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $46,280
    Modesto, CA $45,760

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,330
    Medical Assistants $45,840
    Nursing Assistants $44,250
    Dental Assistants $47,930
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,950
    Phlebotomists $48,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Visalia?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Visalia, CA is $17.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.29 or more per hour.

    Is Visalia above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Visalia, CA is 5.2% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $34,570 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,230.