Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median annual salary $40,180 +7% vs national
Median hourly $19.32
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $53,030
Employed locally 460
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $36,600
    50th (median)
    $40,180
    75th
    $44,970
    90th
    $53,030

    Washington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $123,896 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 32% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 68% 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

    Related occupations in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,260
    Nursing Assistants$43,330
    Medical Assistants$46,760
    Dental Assistants$48,270
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$43,430
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$57,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is $19.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.77 or more per hour.

    Is Washington above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is 7% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,600.