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Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Virginia
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Medical Transcriptionists make in Virginia?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$35,130
Median Annual Salary
▼
-5.4% vs 2024
$35,290
Mean Salary
$35,130
Median Salary
$16.89
Hourly Rate
Medical Transcriptionists salary by percentile in Virginia
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Medical Transcriptionists in Virginia earn a median salary of $35,130 per year ($2,927/month).
This is 13.2% below the national average of $40,464.
Virginia ranks #43 out of 50 states for Medical Transcriptionists pay.
Salaries decreased by 5.4% 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 Virginia
Salaries for Medical Transcriptionists in Virginia range from $27,110 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $43,400 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $29,980 and $38,710.
Median $35,130
P10: $27,110P25: $29,980P75: $38,710P90: $43,400
10th
$27,110
25th
$29,980
Median
$35,130
75th
$38,710
90th
$43,400
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$27,110
$13.03
$2,259
25th Percentile
$29,980
$14.41
$2,498
Median (50th)
$35,130
$16.89
$2,927
75th Percentile
$38,710
$18.61
$3,225
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$43,400
$20.87
$3,616
Note: The mean (average) salary of $35,290 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Medical Transcriptionists make in Virginia?
The median annual salary for Medical Transcriptionists in Virginia is $35,130 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $35,290.
What is the salary range for a Medical Transcriptionists in Virginia?
Salaries for Medical Transcriptionists in Virginia range from $27,110 at the 10th percentile to $43,400 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $29,980 and $38,710.
What is the starting salary for a Medical Transcriptionists in Virginia?
Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists positions in Virginia typically start around $27,110 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $29,980 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Medical Transcriptionists in Virginia?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Medical Transcriptionists in Virginia is approximately $16.89 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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