Medical Transcriptionist salary in Massachusetts
What medical transcriptionists earn in Massachusetts and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,910$17.75 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$36,440 – $40,800Top 10%: $47,000+
Jobs4000.41× the U.S. concentration
Medical Transcriptionist pay in Massachusetts cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $39,010 | $18.76 | 170 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $35,300 | $16.97 | 110 |
Hospitals and jobs in Massachusetts
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
Missouri · $37,480 New Mexico · $37,480 West Virginia · $37,440 Michigan · $37,280 Ohio · $37,060 Arizona · $36,550
Other healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $40,910 Registered Nurses · $104,550 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Medical Assistants · $49,460 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,220 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $79,120 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,470 Dental Assistants · $57,980 Physicians, All Other · $236,580 Nurse Practitioners · $142,440 Pharmacists · $138,170 Dental Hygienists · $100,640
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Massachusetts?
Medical Transcriptionists in Massachusetts earned a median of $36,910 a year ($17.75 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $36,440 to $40,800.
Where in Massachusetts do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in Massachusetts, pay was highest in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $39,010.
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.