Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Pennsylvania

Medical transcriptionists in Pennsylvania earn the most in Pittsburgh (average $47,130 a year) and the least in Philadelphia ($41,920), across the 5 Pennsylvania metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical transcriptionists average at $41,370 and the median at $41,510 for 1,130 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $41,710.

Medical Transcriptionists average salary by city in Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh$47,130
Harrisburg$46,880
Allentown$45,950
Scranton$43,490
Philadelphia$41,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Pittsburgh	$47,130	$47,530	$42,380	$38,602	95
Harrisburg	$46,880	$46,960	$42,270	$38,409	99
Allentown	$45,950	$45,790	$40,070	$37,690	100
Scranton	$43,490	$44,730	$32,610	$35,789	94
Philadelphia	$41,920	$38,220	$34,070	$34,576	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) 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 Pennsylvania

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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