How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Massachusetts?
$36,910a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in Massachusetts. That is $17.75 an hour or $3,076 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.75
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,440Median: $36,910Highest 10%: $47,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,440 | $17.52 | |
| 25th | $36,440 | $17.52 | |
| Median | $36,910 | $17.75 | |
| 75th | $40,800 | $19.62 | |
| 90th | $47,000 | $22.60 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $39,010 |
| Providence, RI | $35,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical transcriptionists.
| 36. West Virginia | $37,440 |
| 37. Michigan | $37,280 |
| 38. Ohio | $37,060 |
| 39. Massachusetts | $36,910 |
| 40. Arizona | $36,550 |
| 41. Kansas | $35,390 |
| 42. Alabama | $35,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $17.75 ($36,910 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $36,910 against $40,410 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays medical transcriptionists the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $39,010 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.