Question 1

How long does it take to become a Medical Transcriptionist?

Accepted Answer

It takes 7 years of professional experience to become a medical transcriptionist. That is the time it takes to learn specific medical transcriptionist skills, but does not account for time spent in formal education.

Question 2

What is a good starting salary for a Medical Transcriptionist?

Accepted Answer

A good starting salary for a medical transcriptionist is $31,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a medical transcriptionist in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for medical transcriptionists is $41,197, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a medical transcriptionist can vary by state.

Question 3

Can a medical transcriptionist make 100k?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can make $100,000 per year as a medical transcriptionist. While possible, it is unlikely to earn over $100k as a medical transcriptionist because even higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $54,000 per year. The average annual salary for a medical transcriptionist is $41,197.

Question 4

What percentage of Medical Transcriptionists are female?

Accepted Answer

90.3% of medical transcriptionists are female in the United States. This is 0.5 percentage points higher than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female medical transcriptionists has decreased by -8.5 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 46,605 female medical transcriptionists in the U.S. and 5,007 male medical transcriptionists in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 51,612 people with the specific job title of medical transcriptionist and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

Question 5

What is the demand for medical transcriptionists?

Accepted Answer

The demand for medical transcriptionists is projected to decline by 7% from 2021 to 2031. The below-average demand for medical transcriptionists is due to advancements in technology, including voice recognition software. On the bright side, the knowledge of medical terminology and records gained from medical transcription can be applied to medical coding or billing.

Frequently asked questions about medical transcriptionists

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How long does it take to become a Medical Transcriptionist?

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What is a good starting salary for a Medical Transcriptionist?

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Can a medical transcriptionist make 100k?

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What percentage of Medical Transcriptionists are female?

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What is the demand for medical transcriptionists?