The average rate for a Medical Transcriptionist is C$18.32 per hour. A skill in Editing is associated with high pay for this job.

C$16,442 - C$48,075
C$16K
C$35K
C$48K
MEDIAN: C$35,410
10%
50%
90%
C$12.03 - C$24.79
C$12
C$19
C$25
MEDIAN: C$18.66
10%
50%
90%
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C$0C$51K
Salary C$16,442 - C$48,075
Bonus C$1,017
Total Pay (?
XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
)		 C$22,822 - C$51,337
  • Country: Canada
  • Currency: CAD
  • Updated: 20 Sep 2017
  • Individuals Reporting: 56
Hourly Data C$0C$29
Hourly Rate C$12.03 - C$24.79
Hourly Tips C$1.19
Overtime C$18.00
Annual Data C$0C$51K
Bonus C$1,017
Total Pay (?
XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
)		 C$22,822 - C$51,337
  • Country: United States
  • Currency: CAD
  • Updated: 20 Sep 2017
  • Individuals Reporting: 146

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Pay by Experience Level for Medical Transcriptionist

Pay by Experience for a Medical Transcriptionist has a positive trend. An entry-level Medical Transcriptionist with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of C$35,000 based on 128 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Medical Transcriptionist with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of C$38,000 based on 49 salaries. An experienced Medical Transcriptionist which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of C$42,000 based on 39 salaries. A Medical Transcriptionist with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of C$44,000 based on 26 salaries.

Pay Difference by Location

Calgary
▲8%
Toronto
▲1%
Ottawa
▼-17%
National Average: C$37,796

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Medical Transcriptionist Reviews

Q: What is it like working as a Medical Transcriptionist?
Medical Transcriptionist in Winnipeg:
"Med Trans."
Pros: I like the typing and being indecent. My schedule is flexible.
Cons: My boss and the low pay with no benefits.
Medical Transcriptionist in Saint John:
Pros: Nothing. Minimum wage, crappy dictators, no IT support, no one will answer any questions to increase productivity or income, guess India has ALL the best transcriptionists (Medical Language Specialists) in the WORLD!!!
Cons:
Medical Transcriptionist in Mississauga:
"Low stress works for me"
Pros: Medical transcription is low stress for me while also be stimulating enough. I only have one client and he generates a steady volume of work, a predictability not all transcriptionists share. I have very flexible hours to accomplish my work. I save money on commuting because I work from home. I'm proud of the quality of and timeliness of my work and so is my client.
Cons: The pay is poor. I miss the social interaction that comes with working outside the home. It's can be a challenge to work without interruptions from a home office.
Medical Transcriptionist in North Bay:
"The "ups and downs" of working at home...discipine required!"
Pros: The thing(s) I like about my job is that I am an important part of someone's medical journey. I feel like I accomplish something when I complete a "case" and pass the final y product to the professional doctor/nurse/social worker that have their part working with the patient and family to determine the next phase of treatment etc. Being in the medical field can be a fast paced process that requires attention to detail and I strive to complete my responsibilities while always maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
Cons: The thing I like least within an office environment is patients that are thankless and rude. I like to think I always and go that extra mile for all patients. Admittedly sometimes I have to set personal opinions aside and deal with the task at hand no matter how I feel or how the patient feels. We all have bad days but it's all in the way one deals with unpleasant situations. Sometimes doctors have bad days as well, and again, it's how the two of you (you and the doctor) deal with the days at hand. If possible humor can completely turn around a bad day!

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Key Stats for Medical Transcriptionist

Gender

Female
94 %
Male
6 %

Job Satisfaction

Highly satisfied		 Rated 4 out of 5
based on 20 votes.
Less than 1 year
14%
1-4 years
40%
5-9 years
17%
10-19 years
16%
20 years or more
13%
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Experience Affects Medical Transcriptionist Salaries

Late-Career
▲17%
Experienced
▲12%
Mid-Career
▲1%
National Average
C$38,000
Entry-Level
▼6%

Skills That Affect Medical Transcriptionist Salaries

Editing
▲11%
Medical Terminology
▲1%
National Average
C$38,000
Transcription
▼2%
Typing
▼2%

Job Satisfaction

Highly satisfied		 Rated 4 out of 5
based on 20 votes.

Gender

Female
94 %
Male
6 %

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year
14%
1-4 years
40%
5-9 years
17%
10-19 years
16%
20 years or more
13%

Common Health Benefits

medical benefits
Medical: 43%
dental benefits
Dental: 35%
vision benefits
Vision: 28%
no benefits
None: 55%
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