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Job outlook for medical transcriptionists in the United States
Medical transcriptionist job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected medical transcriptionist job growth rate is -7% from 2018-2028.
About -3,900 new jobs for medical transcriptionists are projected over the next decade.
Medical transcriptionist salaries have increased -1% for medical transcriptionists in the last 5 years.
There are over 51,284 medical transcriptionists currently employed in the United States.
There are 78,292 active medical transcriptionist job openings in the US.
The average medical transcriptionist salary is $38,725.
Are medical transcriptionist jobs in demand?
Medical Transcriptionist job and salary trends over time
Medical Transcriptionist jobs over time
Medical Transcriptionist job growth rate over time
| Year | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 51,284 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 45,829 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 51,612 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 49,553 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 51,463 | 0.02% |
Average medical transcriptionist salary over time
Medical Transcriptionist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,725 | $18.62 | +5.7% |
| 2024 | $36,650 | $17.62 | --4.0% |
| 2023 | $38,176 | $18.35 | --1.4% |
| 2022 | $38,703 | $18.61 | --1.3% |
| 2021 | $39,220 | $18.86 | +2.4% |
Medical Transcriptionist jobs by state
Most common states for medical transcriptionists
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 348 | 26% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 217 | 25% |
| 3 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 419 | 22% |
| 4 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 297 | 22% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 153 | 22% |
| 6 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 586 | 20% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,068 | 19% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,359 | 18% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,228 | 18% |
| 10 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,093 | 18% |
| 11 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 107 | 18% |
| 12 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 284 | 17% |
| 13 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,619 | 16% |
| 14 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 285 | 16% |
| 15 | Delaware | 961,939 | 157 | 16% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,946 | 15% |
| 17 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 919 | 15% |
| 18 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 960 | 14% |
| 19 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 627 | 14% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 501 | 14% |
Most common cities for medical transcriptionists
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpharetta | 2 | 3% | $35,414 |
| 2 | Freehold | 1 | 3% | $45,369 |
| 3 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $34,368 |
| 4 | Grand Rapids | 1 | 1% | $37,838 |
| 5 | Melbourne | 1 | 1% | $34,365 |
| 6 | Salt Lake City | 1 | 1% | $43,230 |
| 7 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $32,664 |
| 8 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $44,748 |
| 9 | Fayetteville | 1 | 0% | $36,360 |
| 10 | San Jose | 1 | 0% | $50,639 |
| 11 | Santa Ana | 1 | 0% | $50,304 |
Medical Transcriptionist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of medical transcriptionist experts
Midstate College
What general advice would you give to a Medical Transcriptionist?
Eve Leija AAS, NCMA: To maximize salary for a medical assistant obtaining certification from one of the credentialing organizations such as American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) can make a new hire more competitive. Continuing educations along with developing any specialized skills such as phlebotomy. Demonstrating professionalism initiative and reliability, along with gaining a strong reference from previous employers.
What will help Medical Transcriptionists increase their earning potential?
Eve Leija AAS, NCMA: To meet the demands of evolving healthcare and provide high-quality care to patients technological proficiency (EHR systems, Telehealth support), clinical skills (any skills that can enhance what you’ve learned in school. Phlebotomy, point of care testing devices), communication and soft skills (adaptability, problem-solving, empathy and compassion) are a must. I feel a lot of the younger generation lacks the soft skills needed in healthcare/professional jobs. Administrative skills and patient care and safety (infections control and chronic disease management).
What will help Medical Transcriptionists increase their earning potential?
Janice Noteboom, MHA/Ed., CMA (AAMA): Medical Assistants
have become a vital member to any health care team! Below are some specific
educational areas and training that a face-to-face or hybrid Medical Assistant
Program offers and what students will do on a daily basis (or during class and lab
sessions) that will help provide training quality assurance: (these are just some of
the areas of training and education that students will receive in an CAAHEP
(Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited
Medical Assistant Program:
Interacting with patients
Hands-on training with hypodermic needles used for injections and
venipuncture
Using other medical equipment like the various thermometers, pulse
oximeter, EKG machine, nebulizer, etc.
Experience with scheduling/accounting/EMR software applications
Students learn and practice many clinical procedures like patient transfers,
wound care, disease transmission prevention, completion of various
requisitions for medical testing, emergency procedures, caring for adult
and pediatric patients, and much more.
Students also learn and practice Pharmacology procedures which include
medication administration, adult and pediatric medication dosing,
medication uses, side effects/adverse effects/toxicity/etc.
Laboratory Procedures allows students to learn and practice how to
perform Point-of-Care testing, venipuncture, laboratory testing results,
urinalysis, etc.
Finally, Students will complete a Medical Assistant Program Externship at
a medical office/hospital/urgent care/specialty clinic to practice the skills
and training in real life.