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Medical Transcriptionists Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Medical Transcriptionists make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,050
Median Annual Salary
▲
+15.2% vs 2024
$47,770
Mean Salary
$45,050
Median Salary
$21.66
Hourly Rate
5,860 people work as Medical Transcriptionists in California
Medical Transcriptionists salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Medical Transcriptionists in California earn a median salary of $45,050 per year ($3,754/month).
This is 11.3% above the national average of $40,464.
California ranks #12 out of 50 states for Medical Transcriptionists pay.
Approximately 5,860 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 15.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Medical Transcriptionists
Transcribe medical reports recorded by physicians and other healthcare practitioners using various electronic devices, covering office visits, emergency room visits, diagnostic imaging studies, operations, chart reviews, and final summaries. Transcribe dictated reports and translate abbreviations into fully understandable form. Edit as necessary and return reports in either printed or electronic form for review and signature, or correction.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.12
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Writing
3.88
Monitoring
3.12
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.54
Administrative
4.25
Computers and Electronics
3.84
Medicine and Dentistry
3.02
Customer and Personal Service
2.7
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(38.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Medical Transcriptionists in California
Salaries for Medical Transcriptionists in California range from $35,990 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,620 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,650 and $53,040.
Median $45,050
P10: $35,990P25: $38,650P75: $53,040P90: $62,620
10th
$35,990
25th
$38,650
Median
$45,050
75th
$53,040
90th
$62,620
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,990
$17.30
$2,999
25th Percentile
$38,650
$18.58
$3,220
Median (50th)
$45,050
$21.66
$3,754
75th Percentile
$53,040
$25.50
$4,420
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,620
$30.11
$5,218
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,770 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Medical Transcriptionists make in California?
The median annual salary for Medical Transcriptionists in California is $45,050 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,770.
What is the salary range for a Medical Transcriptionists in California?
Salaries for Medical Transcriptionists in California range from $35,990 at the 10th percentile to $62,620 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,650 and $53,040.
What is the starting salary for a Medical Transcriptionists in California?
Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists positions in California typically start around $35,990 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,650 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Medical Transcriptionists in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 5,860 people are employed as Medical Transcriptionists in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Medical Transcriptionists in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Medical Transcriptionists in California is approximately $21.66 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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