Medical Transcriptionists pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $37,820 or more. The middle half of medical transcriptionists in Richmond earn between $27,350 and $35,170.
- $27K10th
- $27K25th
- $35KMedian
- $35K75th
- $38K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,600 | $2,800 | $16.15 |
| Median | $35,050 | $2,921 | $16.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,350 | $2,279 | $13.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,170 | $2,931 | $16.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Transcriptionists pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Medical transcriptionists in Richmond earn 5% less than the Virginia average ($35,290) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($41,710). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $40,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $33,600 | $35,050 | $27,110 | $37,820 | n/a |
| Virginia | $35,290 | $35,130 | $27,110 | $43,400 | n/a |
| United States | $41,710 | $40,410 | $28,250 | $55,950 | 41,550 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Transcriptionists salary after taxes in Richmond
On the average salary of $33,600, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $28,060 a year, or $2,338 a month and $1,079 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for medical transcriptionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $33,600 buys what about $34,335 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 11.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Transcriptionists salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 6th of 7 Virginia metro areas for this job; Winchester pays the most ($38,200).
- Winchester$38,200
- Charlottesville$38,150
- Virginia Beach$37,750
- Lynchburg$36,780
- Blacksburg$35,590
- Richmond$33,600
- Roanoke$32,080
Highest-paying cities for medical transcriptionists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($61,530).
- San Jose, CA$61,530
- San Francisco, CA$55,750
- Portland, ME$54,920
- Minneapolis, MN$54,160
- Chico, CA$54,060
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Medical Transcriptionists salary in Richmond: questions
How much do medical transcriptionists make an hour in Richmond?
$16.16 an hour on average, and $16.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical transcriptionists salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical transcriptionists take-home pay in Richmond?
About $28,060 a year ($2,338 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,600.
Do medical transcriptionists earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($41,710).
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; area Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
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