Medical Transcriptionist salary in New Jersey
What medical transcriptionists earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,020$18.76 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$34,010 – $44,930Top 10%: $55,950+
Jobs1,7101.49× the U.S. concentration
Medical Transcriptionist pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $44,010 | $21.16 | 2,910 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $38,220 | $18.38 | 430 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $45,790 | $22.01 | 60 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $46,810 | $22.50 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
Utah · $39,630 Nevada · $39,350 North Carolina · $39,300 Kentucky · $39,000 Washington · $38,690 Mississippi · $38,600
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in New Jersey?
Medical Transcriptionists in New Jersey earned a median of $39,020 a year ($18.76 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $34,010 to $44,930.
Where in New Jersey do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in Trenton-Princeton, NJ at $46,810.
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.