How much does a medical transcriptionist make in New York?
$43,260a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in New York. That is $20.80 an hour or $3,605 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.80
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,950Median: $43,260Highest 10%: $56,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,950 | $17.28 | |
| 25th | $38,330 | $18.43 | |
| Median | $43,260 | $20.80 | |
| 75th | $46,200 | $22.21 | |
| 90th | $56,750 | $27.28 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Syracuse, NY | $44,410 |
| New York, NY | $44,010 |
| Albany, NY | $38,950 |
| Buffalo, NY | $38,380 |
| Rochester, NY | $37,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical transcriptionists.
| 14. Tennessee | $44,720 |
| 15. North Dakota | $44,660 |
| 16. Hawaii | $44,310 |
| 17. New York | $43,260 |
| 18. Colorado | $43,080 |
| 19. Texas | $42,900 |
| 20. Florida | $42,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $20.80 ($43,260 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $43,260 against $40,410 nationally, 7% more.
Where does New York rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
New York ranks 17 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays medical transcriptionists the most?
Syracuse, NY, with a median of $44,410 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.