How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Providence?
$35,300a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $16.97 an hour or $2,942 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.97
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 135 of 165
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,880Median: $35,300Highest 10%: $58,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,880 | $15.33 | |
| 25th | $34,070 | $16.38 | |
| Median | $35,300 | $16.97 | |
| 75th | $47,000 | $22.60 | |
| 90th | $58,250 | $28.00 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $72,150 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $67,300 |
| Massage Therapist | $60,420 |
| Dental Assistant | $49,460 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $48,930 |
| Medical Assistant | $47,020 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,430 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $46,430 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,330 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $46,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $16.97 ($35,300 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $35,300 against $40,410 nationally, 13% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $34,790, so Providence pays 1% more.
Where does Providence rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
135 of 165 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical transcriptionist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,250 or more.
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.