Medical Transcriptionist salary in Pennsylvania
What medical transcriptionists earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$41,510$19.96 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$32,070 – $47,870Top 10%: $52,510+
Jobs1,1300.70× the U.S. concentration
Medical Transcriptionist pay in Pennsylvania 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 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $47,530 | $22.85 | 190 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $45,790 | $22.01 | 60 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $46,960 | $22.58 | 40 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $44,730 | $21.51 | 30 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $34,320 | $16.50 | 30 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $46,010 | $22.12 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
Colorado · $43,080 Texas · $42,900 Florida · $42,050 Indiana · $41,400 Montana · $41,340 Maryland · $39,900
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Pennsylvania?
Medical Transcriptionists in Pennsylvania earned a median of $41,510 a year ($19.96 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $32,070 to $47,870.
Where in Pennsylvania do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Pittsburgh, PA at $47,530.
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.