Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Virginia

Medical transcriptionists in Virginia earn the most in Winchester (average $38,200 a year) and the least in Roanoke ($32,080), across the 7 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical transcriptionists average at $35,290 and the median at $35,130. The U.S. average for this job is $41,710.

Medical Transcriptionists average salary by city in Virginia

Winchester$38,200
Charlottesville$38,150
Virginia Beach$37,750
Lynchburg$36,780
Blacksburg$35,590
Richmond$33,600
Roanoke$32,080

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Winchester	$38,200	$37,950	$34,420	$31,491	96
Charlottesville	$38,150	$38,250	$38,250	$31,454	99
Virginia Beach	$37,750	$36,980	$33,200	$31,156	98
Lynchburg	$36,780	$36,440	$34,110	$30,432	89
Blacksburg	$35,590	$36,210	$33,220	$29,544	93
Richmond	$33,600	$35,050	$27,350	$28,060	98
Roanoke	$32,080	$29,870	$29,870	$26,926	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Medical Transcriptionists salary in other states

Medical Transcriptionists salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9094.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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