How much does a medical transcriptionist make in California?
$45,050a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in California. That is $21.66 an hour or $3,754 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.66
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,990Median: $45,050Highest 10%: $62,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| 25th | $38,650 | $18.58 | |
| Median | $45,050 | $21.66 | |
| 75th | $53,040 | $25.50 | |
| 90th | $62,620 | $30.11 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $58,240 |
| San Jose, CA | $57,420 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $53,330 |
| Chico, CA | $50,020 |
| Modesto, CA | $48,490 |
| Sacramento, CA | $48,440 |
| Oxnard, CA | $48,270 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $48,260 |
| Redding, CA | $47,550 |
| Stockton, CA | $47,310 |
| San Diego, CA | $45,420 |
| Fresno, CA | $43,180 |
| Riverside, CA | $42,990 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $38,790 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $38,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical transcriptionists.
| 9. Nebraska | $45,880 |
| 10. Illinois | $45,490 |
| 11. District of Columbia | $45,110 |
| 12. California | $45,050 |
| 13. Iowa | $45,010 |
| 14. Tennessee | $44,720 |
| 15. North Dakota | $44,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.66 ($45,050 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $45,050 against $40,410 nationally, 11% more.
Where does California rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
California ranks 12 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays medical transcriptionists the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $58,240 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.