How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Washington?
$38,690a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in Washington. That is $18.60 an hour or $3,224 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.60
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,780Median: $38,690Highest 10%: $59,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,780 | $17.20 | |
| 25th | $35,780 | $17.20 | |
| Median | $38,690 | $18.60 | |
| 75th | $49,090 | $23.60 | |
| 90th | $59,920 | $28.81 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $47,370 |
| Spokane, WA | $45,920 |
| Seattle, WA | $36,270 |
| Kennewick, WA | $34,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical transcriptionists.
| 27. North Carolina | $39,300 |
| 28. New Jersey | $39,020 |
| 29. Kentucky | $39,000 |
| 30. Washington | $38,690 |
| 31. Mississippi | $38,600 |
| 32. Idaho | $38,140 |
| 33. Louisiana | $38,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $18.60 ($38,690 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $38,690 against $40,410 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Washington rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
Washington ranks 30 of 50 states.
Which city in Washington pays medical transcriptionists the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $47,370 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.