Medical Transcriptionists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,370 or more. The middle half of medical transcriptionists in Washington earn between $33,990 and $42,550.
- $33K10th
- $34K25th
- $39KMedian
- $43K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,570 | $3,298 | $19.02 |
| Median | $38,540 | $3,212 | $18.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,990 | $2,832 | $16.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,550 | $3,546 | $20.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Transcriptionists pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Medical transcriptionists in Washington earn 8% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($43,140) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($41,710). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $40,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $39,570 | $38,540 | $32,580 | $47,370 | 620 |
| Washington, D.C. | $43,140 | $45,110 | $37,460 | $47,370 | 70 |
| United States | $41,710 | $40,410 | $28,250 | $55,950 | 41,550 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Transcriptionists salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $39,570, a single filer in Washington takes home about $32,766 a year, or $2,731 a month and $1,260 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $32,945 | $2,745 |
| Working in DC | $32,766 | $2,731 |
| Working in VA | $32,513 | $2,709 |
| Working in MD | $32,307 | $2,692 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for medical transcriptionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $39,570 buys what about $36,341 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 14.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Transcriptionists salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$47,490
- Winchester, VA$38,200
- Charlottesville, VA$38,150
- Richmond, VA$33,600
- Harrisburg, PA$46,880
- Dover, DE$35,140
Highest-paying cities for medical transcriptionists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($61,530).
- San Jose, CA$61,530
- San Francisco, CA$55,750
- Portland, ME$54,920
- Minneapolis, MN$54,160
- Chico, CA$54,060
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Medical Transcriptionists salary in Washington: questions
How much do medical transcriptionists make an hour in Washington?
$19.02 an hour on average, and $18.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical transcriptionists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical transcriptionists take-home pay in Washington?
About $32,766 a year ($2,731 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,570.
Do medical transcriptionists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($41,710).
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; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.73, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.73).
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