Medical Transcriptionist salary in Washington
What medical transcriptionists earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,690$18.60 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$35,780 – $49,090Top 10%: $59,920+
Jobs6200.66× the U.S. concentration
Medical Transcriptionist pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $36,270 | $17.44 | 410 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $47,370 | $22.77 | 320 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $34,650 | $16.66 | 50 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $45,920 | $22.08 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
North Carolina · $39,300 New Jersey · $39,020 Kentucky · $39,000 Mississippi · $38,600 Idaho · $38,140 Louisiana · $38,040
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Registered Nurses · $124,200 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Washington?
Medical Transcriptionists in Washington earned a median of $38,690 a year ($18.60 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $35,780 to $49,090.
Where in Washington do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at $47,370.
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.