How much does a medical transcriptionist make in New Jersey?
$39,020a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in New Jersey. That is $18.76 an hour or $3,252 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.76
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $39,020Highest 10%: $55,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| Median | $39,020 | $18.76 | |
| 75th | $44,930 | $21.60 | |
| 90th | $55,950 | $26.90 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $46,810 |
| Allentown, PA | $45,790 |
| New York, NY | $44,010 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical transcriptionists.
| 25. Utah | $39,630 |
| 26. Nevada | $39,350 |
| 27. North Carolina | $39,300 |
| 28. New Jersey | $39,020 |
| 29. Kentucky | $39,000 |
| 30. Washington | $38,690 |
| 31. Mississippi | $38,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $18.76 ($39,020 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $39,020 against $40,410 nationally, 3% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
New Jersey ranks 28 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays medical transcriptionists the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $46,810 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.