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Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Medical Transcriptionists make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$36,910
Median Annual Salary
▼
-2.5% vs 2024
$40,060
Mean Salary
$36,910
Median Salary
$17.75
Hourly Rate
400 people work as Medical Transcriptionists in Massachusetts
Medical Transcriptionists salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Medical Transcriptionists in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $36,910 per year ($3,075/month).
This is 8.8% below the national average of $40,464.
Massachusetts ranks #39 out of 50 states for Medical Transcriptionists pay.
Approximately 400 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries decreased by 2.5% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Medical Transcriptionists in Massachusetts range from $36,440 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $47,000 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,440 and $40,800.
Median $36,910
P10: $36,440P25: $36,440P75: $40,800P90: $47,000
10th
$36,440
25th
$36,440
Median
$36,910
75th
$40,800
90th
$47,000
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,440
$17.52
$3,036
25th Percentile
$36,440
$17.52
$3,036
Median (50th)
$36,910
$17.75
$3,075
75th Percentile
$40,800
$19.62
$3,400
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$47,000
$22.60
$3,916
Note: The mean (average) salary of $40,060 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Medical Transcriptionists make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Medical Transcriptionists in Massachusetts is $36,910 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $40,060.
What is the salary range for a Medical Transcriptionists in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Medical Transcriptionists in Massachusetts range from $36,440 at the 10th percentile to $47,000 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,440 and $40,800.
What is the starting salary for a Medical Transcriptionists in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists positions in Massachusetts typically start around $36,440 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,440 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Medical Transcriptionists in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 400 people are employed as Medical Transcriptionists in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Medical Transcriptionists in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Medical Transcriptionists in Massachusetts is approximately $17.75 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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