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Medical Transcriptionists

Median Salary
37,060
Job Outlook
-5%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

82%

Private not for profit

10%

Self-employed

6%

State and local government

2%

Federal Government

0%

What is the job outlook?

Employment of medical transcriptionists is projected to decline 5 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 9,600 openings for medical transcriptionists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$27,290

10%

$37,060

Median

$49,820

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Post-secondary certificate

    38%

  • Some college

    33%

  • High school

    16%

  • Associate's degree

    10%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Administrative
  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Medicine and Dentistry

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.