Medical Transcriptionist salary in West Virginia
What medical transcriptionists earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$37,440$18.00 per hour
vs U.S.−7%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$34,790 – $43,900Top 10%: $51,550+
Jobs900.47× the U.S. concentration
Medical Transcriptionist pay in West 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 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $37,950 | $18.25 | 40 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $36,580 | $17.59 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in West Virginia
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
Louisiana · $38,040 Missouri · $37,480 New Mexico · $37,480 Michigan · $37,280 Ohio · $37,060 Massachusetts · $36,910
Other healthcare salaries in West Virginia
Registered Nurses · $80,130 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,010 Nursing Assistants · $36,720 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $55,360 Medical Assistants · $37,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,210 Nurse Practitioners · $127,320 Pharmacists · $133,430 Physicians, All Other · $258,020 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,150 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,810 Phlebotomists · $39,250
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in West Virginia?
Medical Transcriptionists in West Virginia earned a median of $37,440 a year ($18.00 an hour) in May 2025, 7% less than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $34,790 to $43,900.
Where in West Virginia do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in West Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $38,540.
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.