Medical Transcriptionists Hourly Wage in Pennsylvania (2024)

The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Pennsylvania is $17.56/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Pennsylvania hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$12.06
/hour
Median (P50)
$17.56
/hour
Senior (P90)
$24.37
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$36,520
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Pennsylvania vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$12.06
National: $13.96
-13.6%
Median (P50)
$17.56
National: $18.32
-4.1%
Senior (P90)
$24.37
National: $24.98
-2.4%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $12.06 $482 $2091 $25,090
Q1 (P25) $14.34 $574 $2485 $29,820
Median (P50) $17.56 $702 $3043 $36,520
Q3 (P75) $22.09 $884 $3829 $45,950
Senior (P90) $24.37 $975 $4223 $50,680

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Medical Transcriptionists

#1
$23.95
$23.95/hr
+30.7%
#2
$23.7
$23.7/hr
+29.4%
#3
$23.1
$23.1/hr
+26.1%
#4
$23.0
$23.0/hr
+25.5%
#5
$22.98
$22.98/hr
+25.4%
#6
$22.9
$22.9/hr
+25.0%
#7
$22.51
$22.51/hr
+22.9%
#8
$21.62
$21.62/hr
+18.0%
#9
$21.49
$21.49/hr
+17.3%
#10
$20.95
$20.95/hr
+14.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Pennsylvania?

The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Pennsylvania is $17.56/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $36,520.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Pennsylvania Medical Transcriptionists hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Medical Transcriptionists in Pennsylvania is $17.56/hr compared to the national average of $18.32/hr — lower by $0.76/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Medical Transcriptionists in Pennsylvania?

Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists professionals in Pennsylvania earn approximately $12.06/hour (10th percentile), which equals $25,090.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $24.37/hour.

How much does a senior Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Pennsylvania?

Senior-level Medical Transcriptionists professionals in Pennsylvania (90th percentile) earn approximately $24.37/hour, or $50,680.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Medical Transcriptionists (SOC 319094) in Pennsylvania.

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