Medical Transcriptionists

Transcribe medical reports that have been written by doctors or other health care providers.

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.

Wages for Medical Transcriptionists *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$15.46	$18.37	$22.69
Minnesota	$22.56	$24.43	$27.77
Central Minnesota	$24.76	$24.76	$25.89
Northeast Minnesota	$20.18	$23.71	$24.89
Northwest Minnesota	$19.67	$22.83	$24.66
Southeast Minnesota	$22.3	$24.1	$24.1
Southwest Minnesota	$19.67	$22.08	$24.47
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	$22.56	$24.87	$28.68

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 430 workers employed in this very small career.

Where do Medical Transcriptionists most often work?

• Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Hospitals
• Management of Companies and Enterprises
• Administrative and Support Services

 

Current Demand

This career is currently in low demand.

 

Future Demand

This career is shrinking.

There will be a need for about 534 new Medical Transcriptionists to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation