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Job outlook for transcribers in the United States
Are transcriber jobs in demand?
No, transcriber jobs are not in demand. Transcriber demand is projected to decline -7% from 2018 to 2028.
Transcriber job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of transcriber jobs and the average transcriber salary over time.
Transcriber jobs over time
Transcriber job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,921 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,704 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,919 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,848 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,922 | 0.00% |
Average transcriber salary over time
Transcriber salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $43,541 | $20.93 | +5.7% |
| 2025 | $41,208 | $19.81 | --4.0% |
| 2024 | $42,924 | $20.64 | --1.4% |
| 2023 | $43,517 | $20.92 | --1.3% |
| 2022 | $44,097 | $21.20 | +2.4% |
Transcriber jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of transcriber job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where transcribers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for transcribers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 39,536,653 | 7 | 0% |
| 2 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 6 | 0% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 3 | 0% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 2 | 0% |
| 5 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 2 | 0% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 2 | 0% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2 | 0% |
| 8 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1 | 0% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1 | 0% |
| 10 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1 | 0% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1 | 0% |
| 12 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1 | 0% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 0 | 0% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 0 | 0% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 0 | 0% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 0 | 0% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for transcribers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilliard | 3 | 9% | $37,210 |
| 2 | Wallingford | 1 | 2% | $51,415 |
| 3 | Orlando | 3 | 1% | $31,455 |
| 4 | Pembroke Pines | 1 | 1% | $34,531 |
| 5 | Tallahassee | 1 | 1% | $29,924 |
| 6 | San Francisco | 2 | 0% | $50,580 |
| 7 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $46,874 |
| 8 | Columbus | 1 | 0% | $37,282 |
| 9 | Kansas City | 1 | 0% | $35,451 |
| 10 | New York | 1 | 0% | $59,758 |
| 11 | Philadelphia | 1 | 0% | $45,081 |