How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Rhode Island?
$34,790a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in Rhode Island. That is $16.73 an hour or $2,899 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.73
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,880Median: $34,790Highest 10%: $56,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,880 | $15.33 | |
| 25th | $31,880 | $15.33 | |
| Median | $34,790 | $16.73 | |
| 75th | $44,300 | $21.30 | |
| 90th | $56,520 | $27.17 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $35,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical transcriptionists.
| 42. Alabama | $35,340 |
| 43. Virginia | $35,130 |
| 44. Arkansas | $35,100 |
| 45. Rhode Island | $34,790 |
| 46. Delaware | $34,070 |
| 47. South Carolina | $33,870 |
| 48. Vermont | $33,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $16.73 ($34,790 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $34,790 against $40,410 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
Rhode Island ranks 45 of 50 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays medical transcriptionists the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $35,300 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.