Medical Transporter Salary in the United States

How much does a Medical Transporter make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Medical Transporter in the United States is $36,232 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Medical Transporter's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,649
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,136 to $39,068
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,316
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Medical Transporter Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $39,068 $3,256 $751 $19
Average $36,232 $3,019 $697 $17
25th Percentile $33,136 $2,761 $637 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Medical Transporter Salaries

A Medical Transporter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Medical Transporter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Medical Transporter's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $36,663
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $36,967
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $37,637
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $37,772
  • Expert (over 8 years): $37,861
Levels Salary
Entry Level Medical Transporter$36,663
Intermediate Level Medical Transporter$36,967
Senior Level Medical Transporter$37,637
Specialist Level Medical Transporter$37,772
Expert Level Medical Transporter$37,861
$36,663 0 yr
$36,967 < 2 yrs
$37,637 2-4 yrs
$37,772 5-8 yrs
$37,861 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Medical Transporters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $45,700
  • San Francisco: $45,251
  • Oakland: $44,247

What Skills Can Increase a Medical Transporter's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 15.5% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Container (Mentioned in 1.77% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
  • Patient Education (Mentioned in 1.37% Job Postings): Patient education is the process by which health professionals and others impart information to patients and their caregivers that will alter their health behaviors or improve their health status.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 15.5%
Container 1.77%
Patient Education 1.37%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Medical Transporter's salary.
  • Medication Management: Can increase your salary by up to 63%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Acute Care: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Medication Management
$59,059
63%
Innovation
$47,464
31%
Acute Care
$45,291
25%
Initiative
$44,566
23%
Field Service
$43,841
21%
Pediatric
$42,754
18%
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How Education impacts a Medical Transporter's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Medical Transporters enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Medical Transporter with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $34,428 and $36,402).

Medical Transporter Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Medical Transporter
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 50.0%
High School 50.0%
Associates 12.5%
Bachelors 31.3%
Masters 6.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Medical Transporter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Medical Transporter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Medical Transporter

Salaries for a Medical Transporter can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $46,207 in 2023 to around $45,505 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Medical Transporter salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Medical Transporter Over Time

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2023
$46,207
2024
$46,030
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2024 $46,030
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