Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Washington

Medical transcriptionists in Washington earn the most in Spokane (average $48,500 a year) and the least in Kennewick ($38,850), across the 3 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical transcriptionists average at $44,060 and the median at $38,690 for 620 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $41,710.

Medical Transcriptionists average salary by city in Washington

Spokane$48,500
Seattle$42,660
Kennewick$38,850

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Spokane	$48,500	$45,920	$42,830	$41,150	100
Seattle	$42,660	$36,270	$35,780	$36,457	111
Kennewick	$38,850	$34,650	$34,650	$33,396	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums 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 Washington

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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