Hourly Rate for Medical Transcriptionist Jobs

Highest Hourly Rates By City for Medical Transcriptionist Jobs

Top Cities by Popularity for Medical Transcriptionist Jobs

Highest Hourly Rates By City Top Cities by Popularity

Highest Hourly Rates By City 1. Sacramento, California 2. New York, New York 3. Baltimore, Maryland 4. Jacksonville, Florida 5. Chicago, Illinois 6. Dallas, Texas 7. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 8. Minneapolis, Minnesota 9. Indianapolis, Indiana 10. Fort Worth, Texas 11. Miami, Florida 12. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 13. Seattle, Washington 14. Fort Myers, Florida 15. Austin, Texas 16. San Diego, California 17. Atlanta, Georgia 18. Raleigh, North Carolina 19. Greensboro, North Carolina 20. Memphis, Tennessee Top Cities by Popularity 1. Dallas, Texas 2. Tulsa, Oklahoma 3. Chicago, Illinois 4. Grand Rapids, Michigan 5. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 6. Norfolk, Virginia 7. Spokane, Washington

Medical Transcription Salary Information

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical transcriptionists have a great job outlook for the near future, and job opportunities should be especially good for transcriptionists who become certified. While formal education is not always required for medical transcription jobs, completing a training program and certification can improve your chances of getting a job. Employers often look for transcriptionists who are experienced or have completed a certificate program or earned an associate degree. To see how different certifications can affect salary, see the chart comparing Medical Transcription Salary by Certification. Transcriptionists work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private medical offices, clinics and government facilities. Many medical transcriptionists also telecommute from home. Comparing a Medical Transcriptionist Salary by Employer Type shows that the median salary range among various employers is fairly close. It also shows that being a self-employed transcrptionist can be just as lucrative as working in many other employment settings. Regardless of work setting, average salaries for medical transcription typically increase over time as transcriptionists gain experience and/or take on greater responsibilities. To see how salaries tend to progress over time, take a look at the chart showing Medical Transcription Salary by Years Experience.