Medical Transcriptionist salary in Virginia
What medical transcriptionists earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$35,130$16.89 per hour
vs U.S.−13%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$29,980 – $38,710Top 10%: $43,400+
Jobs–In Virginia
Medical Transcriptionist pay in Virginia 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 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $36,980 | $17.78 | 300 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $38,250 | $18.39 | 100 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $44,790 | $21.53 | 50 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $36,440 | $17.52 | 50 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $37,950 | $18.25 | 40 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $36,210 | $17.41 | – |
| Richmond, VA | $35,050 | $16.85 | – |
| Roanoke, VA | $29,870 | $14.36 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
Kansas · $35,390 Alabama · $35,340 Arkansas · $35,100 Rhode Island · $34,790 Delaware · $34,070 South Carolina · $33,870
Other healthcare salaries in Virginia
Registered Nurses · $93,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,300 Nursing Assistants · $43,200 Medical Assistants · $44,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $64,920 Dental Assistants · $46,670 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,610 Physicians, All Other · $278,530 Pharmacists · $144,060 Physical Therapists · $101,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,050 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Virginia?
Medical Transcriptionists in Virginia earned a median of $35,130 a year ($16.89 an hour) in May 2025, 13% less than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $29,980 to $38,710.
Where in Virginia do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA at $44,790.
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.