Medical Transcriptionists in Virginia
Get the information you need to know about working as a Medical Transcriptionist.
You’re in luck! Jobs for Medical Transcriptionists in Virginia are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Medical Transcriptionists in Virginia is growing faster than average.
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Medical Transcriptionists in Virginia earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Medical Transcriptionists Work in Virginia?
In 2018, there were 2,820 Medical Transcriptionists working in the state.
There were 2,200 Medical Transcriptionists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 620 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 720 Medical Transcriptionists working in it, which means Virginia has more Medical Transcriptionists than average.
Job Projections for Virginia
Jobs for Medical Transcriptionists in this state are growing at a rate of 11.3% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of -3.3%.
Virginia Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 260 annual job openings, and 2,160 total jobs in 2026 for Medical Transcriptionists in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 6,400 annual jobs and 55,500 total jobs in 2026.
What do Medical Transcriptionists Make in Virginia?
In 2018 wages for Medical Transcriptionists ranged from $22,990 to $49,930 with $32,030 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $11.05 to $24.01. The median hourly rate was $15.4.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $15.91 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $0.51.
The median salary in Virginia is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Virginia Metros for Medical Transcriptionists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Medical Transcriptionists.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 570 | $40,660 |
Roanoke, VA | 250 | $26,500 |
Winchester, VA-WV | 30 | $34,160 |
Top States for Medical Transcriptionists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Medical Transcriptionists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Florida | 5,280 | $34,300 |
California | 4,920 | $38,460 |
Texas | 4,780 | $29,730 |
Virginia | 2,820 | $32,030 |
Pennsylvania | 2,540 | $35,330 |
Illinois | 2,110 | $33,280 |
Michigan | 1,810 | $31,430 |
Ohio | 1,740 | $37,300 |
Georgia | 1,610 | $31,970 |
Wisconsin | 1,590 | $40,110 |
Missouri | 1,570 | $34,570 |
New York | 1,450 | $40,140 |
Tennessee | 1,370 | $32,720 |
Indiana | 1,310 | $29,570 |
Washington | 1,190 | $37,690 |
Oregon | 1,140 | $37,820 |
Arizona | 950 | $26,760 |
North Carolina | 930 | $33,550 |
New Jersey | 900 | $42,050 |
Kentucky | 860 | $36,030 |
Below are the states where Medical Transcriptionists get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Alaska | $49,860 |
Maryland | $42,660 |
Minnesota | $42,630 |
New Jersey | $42,050 |
New York | $40,140 |
Wisconsin | $40,110 |
Vermont | $39,880 |
New Hampshire | $39,420 |
Wyoming | $38,840 |
California | $38,460 |
Related Careers in Virginia
Discover similar careers:
Occupation | Virginia Employment Total |
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Medical Assistants | 14,170 |
Dental Assistants | 8,520 |
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 3,850 |
Phlebotomists | 3,550 |
Medical Equipment Preparers | 1,330 |
Healthcare Support Workers | 1,250 |
Pharmacy Aides | 650 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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