How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Sacramento?
$48,440a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $23.29 an hour or $4,037 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.29
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 165
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,150Median: $48,440Highest 10%: $58,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,150 | $18.82 | |
| 25th | $42,430 | $20.40 | |
| Median | $48,440 | $23.29 | |
| 75th | $48,660 | $23.39 | |
| 90th | $58,120 | $27.94 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists.
| San Francisco, CA | $58,240 |
| San Jose, CA | $57,420 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $53,330 |
| Chico, CA | $50,020 |
| Modesto, CA | $48,490 |
| Oxnard, CA | $48,270 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $48,260 |
| Redding, CA | $47,550 |
| San Diego, CA | $45,420 |
| Fresno, CA | $43,180 |
| Riverside, CA | $42,990 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $38,790 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $38,650 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $95,180 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $84,290 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $79,490 |
| Orderly | $62,380 |
| Medical Assistant | $61,970 |
| Dental Assistant | $58,580 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $53,640 |
| Phlebotomist | $52,560 |
| Massage Therapist | $51,980 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $23.29 ($48,440 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $48,440 against $40,410 nationally, 20% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $45,050, so Sacramento pays 8% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
18 of 165 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical transcriptionist make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,120 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.