U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsTranscribe 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.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78,780 | 1.6 % | $16.12 | $33,530 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $10.56 | $13.01 | $15.82 | $18.87 | $22.22 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $21,960 | $27,070 | $32,900 | $39,260 | $46,220 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 31,590 | 0.61 | $16.81 | $34,970 |
| Offices of Physicians | 21,100 | 0.91 | $16.02 | $33,320 |
| Business Support Services | 14,100 | 1.70 | $14.19 | $29,510 |
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | 2,290 | 1.00 | $17.50 | $36,410 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 1,830 | 0.31 | $16.76 | $34,870 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Support Services | 14,100 | 1.70 | $14.19 | $29,510 |
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | 2,290 | 1.00 | $17.50 | $36,410 |
| Offices of Physicians | 21,100 | 0.91 | $16.02 | $33,320 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 31,590 | 0.61 | $16.81 | $34,970 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 1,830 | 0.31 | $16.76 | $34,870 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 50 | 0.01 | $18.79 | $39,080 |
| Office Administrative Services | 670 | 0.17 | $18.09 | $37,630 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 40 | (7) | $17.89 | $37,210 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 270 | 0.01 | $17.82 | $37,070 |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 90 | 0.01 | $17.69 | $36,800 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 5,620 | 0.40 | 0.65 | $20.39 | $42,410 |
| Pennsylvania | 4,630 | 0.84 | 1.36 | $15.92 | $33,100 |
| Texas | 4,280 | 0.42 | 0.68 | $15.97 | $33,220 |
| Florida | 3,990 | 0.56 | 0.91 | $14.69 | $30,550 |
| Wisconsin | 3,600 | 1.38 | 2.23 | $16.49 | $34,290 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 840 | 2.16 | 3.48 | $13.89 | $28,900 |
| North Dakota | 620 | 1.75 | 2.82 | $14.79 | $30,770 |
| Wisconsin | 3,600 | 1.38 | 2.23 | $16.49 | $34,290 |
| Maine | 770 | 1.33 | 2.14 | $15.62 | $32,490 |
| Minnesota | 3,000 | 1.17 | 1.89 | $17.09 | $35,540 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 100 | 0.32 | 0.52 | $21.22 | $44,130 |
| California | 5,620 | 0.40 | 0.65 | $20.39 | $42,410 |
| District of Columbia | 40 | 0.07 | 0.11 | $20.16 | $41,930 |
| New Jersey | 1,870 | 0.50 | 0.80 | $19.32 | $40,190 |
| Massachusetts | 1,050 | 0.34 | 0.55 | $19.05 | $39,620 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 2,020 | 0.57 | 0.92 | $16.41 | $34,120 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 1,670 | 0.99 | 1.60 | $17.36 | $36,110 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,660 | 0.44 | 0.70 | $21.05 | $43,770 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,530 | 0.91 | 1.47 | $17.36 | $36,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 1,430 | 0.79 | 1.28 | $17.60 | $36,620 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,270 | 0.26 | 0.41 | $17.68 | $36,770 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 1,020 | 0.76 | 1.22 | $17.29 | $35,960 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,010 | 0.92 | 1.49 | $15.31 | $31,840 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI | 990 | 1.27 | 2.04 | $17.36 | $36,120 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 950 | 0.38 | 0.61 | $15.50 | $32,240 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | 430 | 4.30 | 6.94 | $19.88 | $41,350 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | 90 | 3.98 | 6.43 | $16.42 | $34,150 |
| Bangor, ME | 230 | 3.83 | 6.18 | $14.92 | $31,030 |
| Rapid City, SD | 160 | 2.76 | 4.45 | $14.21 | $29,570 |
| Eau Claire, WI | 190 | 2.56 | 4.13 | $15.92 | $33,110 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | 120 | 2.48 | 4.00 | $15.14 | $31,480 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 330 | 2.47 | 3.98 | $14.44 | $30,040 |
| Janesville, WI | 120 | 1.99 | 3.21 | $16.90 | $35,160 |
| Cumberland, MD-WV | 70 | 1.87 | 3.02 | $13.27 | $27,600 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 170 | 1.87 | 3.01 | $16.37 | $34,050 |