Medical Transcriptionists Salary in New York

Medical transcriptionists in New York earn the most in New York (average $44,480 a year) and the least in Buffalo ($40,500), across the 5 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical transcriptionists average at $44,320 and the median at $43,260 for 2,710 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $41,710.

Medical Transcriptionists average salary by city in New York

New York$44,480
Albany$44,150
Syracuse$43,100
Rochester$40,670
Buffalo$40,500

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$44,480	$44,010	$38,330	$36,078	113
Albany	$44,150	$38,950	$35,220	$35,831	100
Syracuse	$43,100	$44,410	$38,720	$35,045	96
Rochester	$40,670	$37,600	$35,060	$33,226	97
Buffalo	$40,500	$38,380	$35,050	$33,099	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Medical Transcriptionists salary in other states

Medical Transcriptionists salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9094.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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