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Medical Transcriptionists

Role Overview

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.

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
Minnesota $52,190
Wyoming $50,510
Wisconsin $48,820
Maine $48,520
Connecticut $46,800
Hawaii $45,760
South Dakota $45,580
North Dakota $44,810
Maryland $44,760
Mississippi $43,950
Montana $43,560
New Jersey $43,280
Iowa $43,230
New Hampshire $43,170
New York $42,700

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$37,550

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-4.9%

Avg. annual openings

7.4k

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