What are the main factors that influence a Scribe's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Scribe's salary?

A Scribe's salary grows with experience: starting around $40,830 for beginners, reaching about $43,290 at mid-level, and approach $44,468 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Scribe?

Scribe salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Scribe roles are District of Columbia $45,682, California $45,508, Massachusetts $44,902. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Scribe roles make?

Salaries for Scribe level roles vary by specialization: Optometry Scribe: $143,746; Ophthalmic Scribe: $64,452; Medical Scribe: $41,129; Lead Scribe: $40,938; Physician Scribe: $40,579.

How do different companies affect a Scribe's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Scribe roles. Large, established industry leaders like New York Police Department ($97,099) and State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority ($95,962) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $75,106.

Scribe Salary in the United States

How much does a Scribe make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Scribe in the United States is $41,259 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $49,140
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,847 to $45,384
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,831

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

Smart Recruiting

AI-Powered HR

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Scribe Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,384	$3,782	$873	$22
Average	$41,259	$3,438	$793	$20
25th Percentile	$36,847	$3,071	$709	$18

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Scribe Job Openings in the United States

Scribe

Vituity - BOISE, ID

Scribe

Vituity - WICHITA, KS

Scribe

Vituity - TRUCKEE, CA

Scribe Regional Lead

Vituity - EMERYVILLE, CA

Search More Scribe Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence Scribe Salaries

A Scribe'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Scribe Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Scribe'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): $40,830
Early Career (1-2 years): $41,565
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $43,290
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,337
Expert (over 8 years): $44,468

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Scribe	$40,830
Intermediate Level Scribe	$41,565
Senior Level Scribe	$43,290
Specialist Level Scribe	$44,337
Expert Level Scribe	$44,468

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Scribe Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Scribes. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $45,682.
California: $45,508.
Massachusetts: $44,902.

District of Columbia $45,682 California $45,508 Massachusetts $44,902 Washington $44,737 New Jersey $44,720 Alaska $44,663 Connecticut $44,093 New York $43,862

Hawaii $43,124 Rhode Island $42,777 Maryland $42,542 Minnesota $42,220 Colorado $42,096 Illinois $42,055 Oregon $41,898 Delaware $41,783

New Hampshire $41,710 Virginia $41,548 Pennsylvania $41,073 Nevada $40,834 North Dakota $40,755 Michigan $40,632 Wisconsin $40,586 Vermont $40,495

Texas $40,244 Maine $40,227 Arizona $40,202 Ohio $40,174 Georgia $39,794 Indiana $39,604 Wyoming $39,567 Utah $39,509

Iowa $39,485 Kansas $39,287 Louisiana $39,229 North Carolina $39,208 Missouri $39,200 Florida $39,039 Montana $38,952 Nebraska $38,870

Kentucky $38,824 South Carolina $38,659 Tennessee $38,556 Idaho $38,515 New Mexico $38,214 Oklahoma $38,148 Alabama $37,904 South Dakota $37,496

Arkansas $37,273 West Virginia $37,153 Mississippi $36,795

Top Paying Cities for Scribes

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: $52,040
San Francisco: $51,528
Oakland: $50,385

San Jose, CA $52,040

San Francisco, CA $51,528

Oakland, CA $50,385

New York, NY $47,815

Queens Village, NY $47,505

Paramus, NJ $47,175

Passaic, NJ $47,134

Bergenfield, NJ $47,093

Stamford, CT $47,031

Huntington, NY $46,990

Newark, NJ $46,721

Bridgeport, CT $46,639

New Brunswick, NJ $46,503

Vallejo, CA $46,416

Middlesex, NJ $46,391

Somerset, NJ $46,354

Petaluma, CA $46,259

Santa Cruz, CA $46,098

Boston, MA $46,016

Monterey, CA $45,810

Fairbanks, AK $45,781

Los Angeles, CA $45,702

Washington, DC $45,682

Seattle, WA $45,607

Santa Rosa, CA $45,599

Juneau, AK $45,479

Orange, CA $45,343

Anchorage, AK $45,269

Anaheim, CA $45,240

Santa Ana, CA $45,178

Nassau, NY $45,154

Long Beach, CA $45,137

Danbury, CT $45,125

Santa Maria, CA $44,984

Everett, WA $44,976

Bremerton, WA $44,774

Trenton, NJ $44,696

Sacramento, CA $44,679

San Diego, CA $44,658

Brockton, MA $44,642

Tacoma, WA $44,625

Santa Barbara, CA $44,568

Lowell, MA $44,403

New Suffolk, NY $44,386

Nashua, NH $44,337

Lompoc, CA $44,271

Ventura, CA $44,229

Stockton, CA $44,217

New Haven, CT $44,134

Atlantic City, NJ $44,027

Hartford, CT $43,936

Modesto, CA $43,916

Poughkeepsie, NY $43,825

New Britain, CT $43,804

Olympia, WA $43,747

Kennewick, WA $43,747

New London, CT $43,738

Norwich, CT $43,726

Lawrence, MA $43,705

Bakersfield, CA $43,590

Riverside, CA $43,532

New Bedford, MA $43,532

Richland, WA $43,491

Portsmouth, NH $43,458

Vineland, NJ $43,450

San Bernardino, CA $43,417

Boulder, CO $43,301

Worcester, MA $43,268

Portland, OR $43,231

Saint Paul, MN $43,181

Minneapolis, MN $43,181

Philadelphia, PA $43,124

Honolulu, HI $42,905

Springfield, MA $42,761

Providence, RI $42,756

Chicago, IL $42,637

Bellingham, WA $42,587

Baltimore, MD $42,542

Chico, CA $42,439

Wilmington, DE $42,369

Pittsfield, MA $42,327

Manchester, NH $42,249

Spokane, WA $42,067

Denver, CO $42,063

Albany, NY $41,869

Troy, NY $41,853

Schenectady, NY $41,766

Burlington, VT $41,675

Portland, ME $41,531

Salem, OR $41,498

Yakima, WA $41,490

Ann Arbor, MI $41,477

Rochester, MN $41,362

Fresno, CA $41,341

Reno, NV $41,341

Milwaukee, WI $41,304

Detroit, MI $41,263

Allentown, PA $41,250

Carson City, NV $41,246

Houston, TX $41,184

Colorado Springs, CO $41,180

Syracuse, NY $41,160

Eugene, OR $41,081

Bismarck, ND $41,032

Gary, IN $41,032

Galveston, TX $41,032

Springfield, OR $40,999

Medford, OR $40,900

Fort Collins, CO $40,883

Austin, TX $40,850

Mesa, AZ $40,764

Phoenix, AZ $40,755

Dallas, TX $40,743

Reading, PA $40,718

Saint Cloud, MN $40,702

Concord, NH $40,665

Madison, WI $40,648

Utica, NY $40,537

Raleigh, NC $40,504

Las Vegas, NV $40,500

Rochester, NY $40,471

Des Moines, IA $40,467

Atlanta, GA $40,401

Battle Creek, MI $40,388

Salt Lake City, UT $40,376

Lancaster, PA $40,314

Champaign, IL $40,306

Harrisburg, PA $40,256

Durham, NC $40,219

Kansas City, MO $40,215

Kansas City, KS $40,207

Fort Worth, TX $40,202

Boca Raton, FL $40,186

Cleveland, OH $40,182

Columbus, OH $40,174

Pittsburgh, PA $40,169

Richmond, VA $40,153

Indianapolis, IN $40,145

Cincinnati, OH $40,091

Petersburg, VA $40,029

Billings, MT $39,938

Lansing, MI $39,938

Huntsville, AL $39,938

Lebanon, PA $39,934

Dayton, OH $39,930

Pueblo, CO $39,930

Appleton, WI $39,918

Buffalo, NY $39,901

Racine, WI $39,881

Charlotte, NC $39,877

Saint Louis, MO $39,864

Springfield, IL $39,848

Elkhart, IN $39,839

York, PA $39,839

Gastonia, NC $39,835

Benton Harbor, MI $39,835

Beaumont, TX $39,811

Lorain, OH $39,802

Toledo, OH $39,786

Binghamton, NY $39,765

Rock Hill, SC $39,761

Rockford, IL $39,740

Fargo, ND $39,720

Elyria, OH $39,720

Flagstaff, AZ $39,691

Fort Lauderdale, FL $39,666

Miami, FL $39,641

Duluth, MN $39,575

Bangor, ME $39,522

Cedar Rapids, IA $39,476

Louisville, KY $39,456

Grand Rapids, MI $39,447

Hialeah, FL $39,443

Casper, WY $39,386

Scranton, PA $39,336

New Orleans, LA $39,324

Virginia Beach, VA $39,320

Akron, OH $39,299

Peoria, IL $39,245

Sarasota, FL $39,237

Green Bay, WI $39,208

Baton Rouge, LA $39,188

Charleston, SC $39,179

Nashville, TN $39,167

Jamestown, NY $39,159

Davenport, IA $39,159

Tucson, AZ $39,138

Cheyenne, WY $39,126

Saint Petersburg, FL $39,113

Tampa, FL $39,105

Omaha, NE $39,097

Port Arthur, TX $39,080

Evansville, IN $39,080

Bradenton, FL $39,064

Santa Fe, NM $38,989

Orlando, FL $38,948

Clearwater, FL $38,903

Canton, OH $38,816

La Crosse, WI $38,816

Grand Forks, ND $38,804

Albuquerque, NM $38,791

Tulsa, OK $38,791

Newport News, VA $38,787

High Point, NC $38,775

Ogden, UT $38,758

Corpus Christi, TX $38,725

Laramie, WY $38,701

Norfolk, VA $38,701

Rock Island, IL $38,676

Saginaw, MI $38,668

Jacksonville, FL $38,664

Salisbury, NC $38,655

Memphis, TN $38,647

Moline, IL $38,626

Fort Myers, FL $38,614

Waterloo, IA $38,560

Spartanburg, SC $38,519

Lincoln, NE $38,498

Fort Wayne, IN $38,490

Birmingham, AL $38,445

Cedar Falls, IA $38,437

Provo, UT $38,432

Springfield, OH $38,428

San Antonio, TX $38,420

Greensboro, NC $38,404

South Bend, IN $38,399

Winston Salem, NC $38,395

Boise, ID $38,383

Savannah, GA $38,354

Muskegon, MI $38,280

Lima, OH $38,230

Lake Charles, LA $38,214

Anderson, IN $38,206

Lexington, KY $38,193

Augusta, GA $38,181

Greenville, SC $38,181

Wichita, KS $38,144

Tuscaloosa, AL $38,144

Columbia, SC $38,107

Bloomington, IN $38,003

Roanoke, VA $37,979

Asheville, NC $37,925

Knoxville, TN $37,855

Shreveport, LA $37,851

Wilmington, NC $37,797

Frankfort, KY $37,719

Oklahoma City, OK $37,690

Chillicothe, OH $37,673

Longview, TX $37,669

Topeka, KS $37,657

Mobile, AL $37,595

Terre Haute, IN $37,578

Erie, PA $37,574

Altoona, PA $37,554

Melbourne, FL $37,541

Amarillo, TX $37,525

Killeen, TX $37,512

Fayetteville, AR $37,479

Sioux Falls, SD $37,451

Chattanooga, TN $37,426

Idaho Falls, ID $37,422

Gainesville, FL $37,335

Portsmouth, OH $37,314

Little Rock, AR $37,306

Lynchburg, VA $37,306

Lafayette, LA $37,290

Youngstown, OH $37,290

Temple, TX $37,273

Daytona Beach, FL $37,265

Clarksville, TN $37,261

Pensacola, FL $37,257

Hopkinsville, KY $37,133

Charleston, WV $37,129

Florence, SC $37,108

Sioux City, IA $37,083

Macon, GA $36,964

Tallahassee, FL $36,960

Fayetteville, NC $36,951

Waco, TX $36,943

Wichita Falls, TX $36,943

Pine Bluff, AR $36,927

Vincennes, IN $36,848

Lubbock, TX $36,832

Great Falls, MT $36,807

Alamogordo, NM $36,803

Abilene, TX $36,770

Rapid City, SD $36,716

Monroe, LA $36,716

Albany, GA $36,691

Huntington, WV $36,687

Jackson, MS $36,683

Greenville, MS $36,679

Parkersburg, WV $36,638

Montgomery, AL $36,629

Johnstown, PA $36,621

Springfield, MO $36,588

Biloxi, MS $36,568

Sumter, SC $36,481

Columbus, GA $36,477

Twin Falls, ID $36,452

Pascagoula, MS $36,398

Kingsport, TN $36,291

Gulfport, MS $36,279

Alexandria, LA $36,143

Fort Smith, AR $36,039

El Paso, TX $35,928

Helena, MT $35,874

Las Cruces, NM $35,742

Harlingen, TX $35,627

Pocatello, ID $35,590

Florence, AL $35,577

Brownsville, TX $35,569

Dothan, AL $35,503

Mcallen, TX $35,482

Columbus, MS $35,177

Altus, OK $34,987

Lawton, OK $34,909

Pierre, SD $34,760

What Skills Can Increase a Scribe's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Listening (Mentioned in 5.7% Job Postings): Appropriately paying attention and exhibiting genuine interest when someone is speaking; effectively gathering, interpreting, assimilating and applying verbally transmitted information.
Data Entry (Mentioned in 3.43% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
Word Processing (Mentioned in 2.57% Job Postings): word processing, operation in which a text-editing software program called a word processor is used to create a document on a computer. A word-processing system can produce a wide variety of documents, including letters, memoranda, and manuals, rapidly and at relatively low cost.

See More Skills

Skills	Demand Percentage
Listening	5.7%
Data Entry	3.43%
Word Processing	2.57%

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 Scribe's salary.

Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 37%.
Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 33%.
Informatics: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Insight	$56,524	37%
Consulting	$54,874	33%
Informatics	$54,049	31%
Partnering	$53,636	30%
Taking Ownership	$52,811	28%
Clinical Informatics	$52,399	27%

Get Latest Data

Scribe Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Scribe'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

$36,847

Average $41,259/year

$45,384

$3,071

Average $3,438/month

$3,782

$709

Average $793/week

$873

$18

Average $20/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,384	$3,782	$873	$22
Average	$41,259	$3,438	$793	$20
25th Percentile	$36,847	$3,071	$709	$18

Salaries of jobs related to Scribe

Salary Trends for Scribe

Salaries for a Scribe can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $43,277 in 2023 to around $43,712 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Scribe salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Scribe Over Time

2022

$???

2023

$43,277

2024

$44,809

2025

$43,712

2026

$???

2027

$???

Year	Average Annual Salary
2022	View More
2023	$43,277
2024	$44,809
2025	$43,712
2026	View More
2027	View More

Most common benefits for Scribe

Social Security

401(k)

Disability

Healthcare

Pension

Time Off (days)

For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit

the United States

Find Your Next Scribe Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Scribe job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about