Medical Transcriptionist salary in Maryland
What medical transcriptionists earn in Maryland and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,900$19.18 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$32,580 – $47,030Top 10%: $60,140+
Jobs2300.32× the U.S. concentration
Medical Transcriptionist pay in Maryland cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $38,540 | $18.53 | 620 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $38,220 | $18.38 | 430 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $44,230 | $21.27 | 80 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maryland
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
Utah · $39,630 Nevada · $39,350 North Carolina · $39,300 New Jersey · $39,020 Kentucky · $39,000 Washington · $38,690
Other healthcare salaries in Maryland
Registered Nurses · $99,790 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,040 Nursing Assistants · $43,240 Medical Assistants · $46,410 Physicians, All Other · $212,080 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $74,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,120 Nurse Practitioners · $131,110 Dental Assistants · $48,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,690 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · $164,670 Pharmacists · $138,990
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Maryland?
Medical Transcriptionists in Maryland earned a median of $39,900 a year ($19.18 an hour) in May 2025, 1% less than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $32,580 to $47,030.
Where in Maryland do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in Maryland, pay was highest in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD at $44,230.
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.