The salary statistics and trend of medical transcriptionists in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare medical transcriptionists salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $25,750 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $32,520 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $38,550 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $48,820 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $57,830 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for medical transcriptionists in the industry of accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) medical transcriptionists is $57,830. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $38,550. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent medical transcriptionists is $25,750.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of medical transcriptionists in the industry of Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $38,550 | 2.67% | 6.90% |
| 2016 | $37,520 | 8.10% | - |
| 2015 | $34,480 | 6.55% | - |
| 2014 | $32,220 | -10.12% | - |
| 2013 | $35,480 | -1.16% | - |
| 2012 | $35,890 | - | - |
The average salaries of medical transcriptionists in eight industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of medical transcriptionists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Legal Services | |