Medical Transcriptionist salary in Rhode Island
What medical transcriptionists earn in Rhode Island and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$34,790$16.72 per hour
vs U.S.−14%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$31,880 – $44,300Top 10%: $56,520+
Jobs800.62× the U.S. concentration
Medical Transcriptionist pay in Rhode Island cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $35,300 | $16.97 | 110 |
Hospitals and jobs in Rhode Island
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
Kansas · $35,390 Alabama · $35,340 Virginia · $35,130 Arkansas · $35,100 Delaware · $34,070 South Carolina · $33,870
Other healthcare salaries in Rhode Island
Nursing Assistants · $46,440 Registered Nurses · $100,640 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $43,680 Medical Assistants · $47,190 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,380 Pharmacists · $128,180 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $80,090 Nurse Practitioners · $135,970 Physicians, All Other · $228,590 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $75,780 Dental Assistants · $50,150 Physical Therapists · $99,400
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Rhode Island?
Medical Transcriptionists in Rhode Island earned a median of $34,790 a year ($16.72 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $31,880 to $44,300.
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.