Medical Transcriptionist salary in Delaware
What medical transcriptionists earn in Delaware and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$34,070$16.38 per hour
vs U.S.−16%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$31,200 – $34,820Top 10%: $40,560+
Jobs–In Delaware
Medical Transcriptionist pay in Delaware cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $38,220 | $18.38 | 430 |
| Dover, DE | $31,200 | $15.00 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Delaware
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
Alabama · $35,340 Virginia · $35,130 Arkansas · $35,100 Rhode Island · $34,790 South Carolina · $33,870 Vermont · $33,030
Other healthcare salaries in Delaware
Registered Nurses · $99,520 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Nursing Assistants · $42,030 Medical Assistants · $44,490 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $68,710 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,430 Nurse Practitioners · $131,040 Physicians, All Other · $297,470 Physical Therapists · $102,050 Dental Assistants · $47,600 Emergency Medical Technicians · $46,790 Physician Assistants · $139,350
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Delaware?
Medical Transcriptionists in Delaware earned a median of $34,070 a year ($16.38 an hour) in May 2025, 16% less than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $31,200 to $34,820.
Where in Delaware do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in Delaware, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $38,220.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.