Career Profile Medical Transcriptionists Education Some college, no degree This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $45,200 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Medical transcriptionists listen to voice recordings that physicians and other healthcare workers make and convert them into written reports. General Information 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. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Medical Transcriptionists Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 19 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 19 openings per year are projected for Medical Transcriptionists. +8.6% Employment Change Employment for Medical Transcriptionists is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 8.6% between 2023 and 2028. $21.75 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $21.75/hour. Entry level workers are paid $12.27, while experienced workers are paid $23.47. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 95 Medical Transcriptionists in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 104. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Medical Transcriptionists are Business Support Services, Offices of Physicians, and General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Medical Transcriptionists include English Language, Administrative, and Computers and Electronics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Medical Transcriptionists is Some college, no degree. 18% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
