How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Seattle?
$36,270a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $17.44 an hour or $3,023 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.44
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 165
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,780Median: $36,270Highest 10%: $56,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,780 | $17.20 | |
| 25th | $35,780 | $17.20 | |
| Median | $36,270 | $17.44 | |
| 75th | $47,120 | $22.65 | |
| 90th | $56,530 | $27.18 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists.
| Portland, OR | $47,370 |
| Kennewick, WA | $34,650 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Massage Therapist | $94,220 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $77,590 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,450 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $64,540 |
| Dental Assistant | $62,040 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $61,870 |
| Medical Assistant | $61,500 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $52,570 |
| Nursing Assistant | $51,990 |
| Phlebotomist | $49,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $17.44 ($36,270 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $36,270 against $40,410 nationally, 10% less.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $38,690, so Seattle pays 6% less.
Where does Seattle rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
123 of 165 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical transcriptionist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,530 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.