The salary statistics and trend of medical transcriptionists in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $23,530 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $28,560 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $35,470 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $42,820 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $49,160 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for medical transcriptionists in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $49,160. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $35,470. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent medical transcriptionists is $23,530.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of medical transcriptionists in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $35,470 | 2.82% | 20.21% |
| 2015 | $34,470 | -1.16% | - |
| 2014 | $34,870 | 10.84% | - |
| 2013 | $31,090 | 8.97% | - |
| 2012 | $28,300 | - | - |
The average salaries of medical transcriptionists in three 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 |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Legal Services | |