How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Virginia?
$35,130a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in Virginia. That is $16.89 an hour or $2,928 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.89
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,110Median: $35,130Highest 10%: $43,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,110 | $13.03 | |
| 25th | $29,980 | $14.41 | |
| Median | $35,130 | $16.89 | |
| 75th | $38,710 | $18.61 | |
| 90th | $43,400 | $20.87 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kingsport, TN | $44,790 |
| Washington, DC | $38,540 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $38,250 |
| Winchester, VA | $37,950 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $36,980 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $36,440 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $36,210 |
| Richmond, VA | $35,050 |
| Roanoke, VA | $29,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical transcriptionists.
| 40. Arizona | $36,550 |
| 41. Kansas | $35,390 |
| 42. Alabama | $35,340 |
| 43. Virginia | $35,130 |
| 44. Arkansas | $35,100 |
| 45. Rhode Island | $34,790 |
| 46. Delaware | $34,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $16.89 ($35,130 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $35,130 against $40,410 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Virginia rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
Virginia ranks 43 of 50 states.
Which city in Virginia pays medical transcriptionists the most?
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA, with a median of $44,790 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.