How much does a medical transcriber make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,808 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,237
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $78,950 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,150 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $61,430 |
| 8. Austria estimate | $46,440 |
| 9. United States | $45,700 |
| 10. Belgium estimate | $45,590 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Office manager$69,500
- Legal secretary$55,570
- Executive assistant$76,480
- Finance adviser$79,450
- Loan officer$74,440
- Accounts clerk$50,670
- Statistician$112,700
- Loss adjuster$78,010
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Washington | $57,060 |
| California | $54,030 |
| Massachusetts | $50,050 |
| Minnesota | $50,030 |
| Oregon | $50,020 |
| Hawaii | $49,840 |
| District of Columbia | $49,040 |
| Connecticut | $48,480 |
| Wisconsin | $48,430 |
| New Hampshire | $48,410 |
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| Vermont | $48,010 |
| New Jersey | $47,930 |
| Alaska | $47,890 |
| Maryland | $47,750 |
| New York | $47,510 |
| Maine | $47,020 |
| Nevada | $46,770 |
| Colorado | $46,730 |
| Illinois | $46,630 |
| Rhode Island | $46,460 |
| Virginia | $46,170 |
| Nebraska | $46,090 |
| South Dakota | $46,010 |
| Arizona | $45,470 |
| North Dakota | $45,320 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,800 |
| Wyoming | $44,560 |
| Delaware | $44,430 |
| Idaho | $44,430 |
| Utah | $44,150 |
| Ohio | $44,120 |
| North Carolina | $44,100 |
| Indiana | $43,960 |
| New Mexico | $43,930 |
| Missouri | $43,820 |
| Montana | $43,700 |
| Texas | $42,910 |
| Georgia | $42,810 |
| Kansas | $42,550 |
| Florida | $41,740 |
| Iowa | $41,050 |
| Michigan | $40,950 |
| Tennessee | $40,100 |
| South Carolina | $40,020 |
| Kentucky | $38,760 |
| Mississippi | $38,390 |
| West Virginia | $38,380 |
| Oklahoma | $37,670 |
| Louisiana | $37,070 |
| Alabama | $36,890 |
| Arkansas | $36,780 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $45,930 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $40,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriber make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,808 a month, $45,700 a year.
How much does a medical transcriber make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $35,610 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $60,340.
Which country pays a medical transcriber the most?
Germany, with a median of $54,340 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a medical transcriber the most?
Washington, with a median of $57,060 a year.
Does a medical transcriber make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $54,340 a year against $45,700 in the United States, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a medical transcriber or an office manager?
An office manager: $69,500 a year against $45,700 for a medical transcriber, 1.5 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate