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

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Transcriber?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Transcriber roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Transcriber's salary?

A Transcriber's salary grows with experience: starting around $46,420 for beginners, reaching about $51,067 at mid-level, and approach $51,784 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Transcriber?

Transcriber salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Transcriber roles are District of Columbia $54,281, California $54,075, Massachusetts $53,354. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Transcriber roles make?

Salaries for Transcriber level roles vary by specialization: Court Transcriber: $73,083; Ward Clerk Transcriber: $50,807; Turkish Transcriber: $50,799; Medical Transcriber NYP Medical Group Brooklyn Urology: $50,584; Medical Transcriber: $50,080.

Transcriber Salary in Maine

How much does a Transcriber make in Maine?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Transcriber in Maine is $47,800 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,151
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,880 to $53,218
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,311

10% $40,311

50% (Median) $47,800

90% $58,151

Transcriber Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,218	$4,435	$1,023	$26
Average	$47,800	$3,983	$919	$23
25th Percentile	$43,880	$3,657	$844	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Transcriber Salaries

A Transcriber'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 Transcriber Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Transcriber'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): $46,420
Early Career (1-2 years): $47,800
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,067
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,545
Expert (over 8 years): $51,784

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Transcriber	$46,420
Intermediate Level Transcriber	$47,800
Senior Level Transcriber	$51,067
Specialist Level Transcriber	$51,545
Expert Level Transcriber	$51,784

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How Do Transcriber 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 Transcribers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $54,281.
California: $54,075.
Massachusetts: $53,354.

District of Columbia $54,281 California $54,075 Massachusetts $53,354 Washington $53,158 New Jersey $53,139 Alaska $53,070 Connecticut $52,393 New York $52,119

Hawaii $51,241 Rhode Island $50,830 Maryland $50,550 Minnesota $50,168 Colorado $50,021 Illinois $49,972 Oregon $49,785 Delaware $49,648

New Hampshire $49,562 Virginia $49,369 Pennsylvania $48,805 Nevada $48,520 North Dakota $48,427 Michigan $48,280 Wisconsin $48,226 Vermont $48,118

Texas $47,819 Maine $47,800 Arizona $47,770 Ohio $47,736 Georgia $47,285 Indiana $47,059 Wyoming $47,015 Utah $46,947

Iowa $46,917 Kansas $46,682 Louisiana $46,613 North Carolina $46,589 Missouri $46,579 Florida $46,388 Montana $46,285 Nebraska $46,187

Kentucky $46,133 South Carolina $45,937 Tennessee $45,814 Idaho $45,765 New Mexico $45,407 Oklahoma $45,329 Alabama $45,040 South Dakota $44,554

Arkansas $44,290 West Virginia $44,147 Mississippi $43,721

Top Paying Cities for Transcribers

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:

Freedom: $47,043
Harmony: $47,022
Hartland: $47,084

Freedom, ME $47,043

Harmony, ME $47,022

Hartland, ME $47,084

Hinckley, ME $47,128

Jackman, ME $46,900

Kingfield, ME $47,167

Liberty, ME $47,129

Madison, ME $47,230

Monroe, ME $46,975

Morrill, ME $47,056

Newport, ME $46,981

New Portland, ME $47,240

New Sharon, ME $47,183

New Vineyard, ME $47,212

Norridgewock, ME $47,213

North Anson, ME $47,241

North Vassalboro, ME $47,326

Oakland, ME $47,229

Oquossoc, ME $47,071

Palmyra, ME $47,011

Phillips, ME $47,090

Pittsfield, ME $47,087

Plymouth, ME $46,987

Rangeley, ME $47,101

Portland, ME $49,349

Falmouth, ME $49,237

South Portland, ME $49,349

Cape Elizabeth, ME $49,251

Peaks Island, ME $49,298

Cumberland Foreside, ME $49,189

Auburn, ME $48,305

Andover, ME $47,088

Bethel, ME $47,167

Bryant Pond, ME $47,343

Buckfield, ME $47,554

Canton, ME $47,256

Durham, ME $48,610

Danville, ME $48,450

Dixfield, ME $47,158

Dryden, ME $47,212

East Andover, ME $47,102

East Dixfield, ME $47,235

East Livermore, ME $47,513

East Poland, ME $48,362

Stoneham, ME $47,364

East Wilton, ME $47,323

Greene, ME $47,935

Hanover, ME $47,127

Hebron, ME $47,891

Jay, ME $47,244

Lewiston, ME $48,279

Lisbon, ME $48,432

Lisbon Falls, ME $48,357

Livermore, ME $47,436

Livermore Falls, ME $47,405

Greenwood, ME $47,406

Mechanic Falls, ME $48,218

Mexico, ME $47,204

Minot, ME $48,039

Monmouth, ME $47,782

New Gloucester, ME $48,643

Newry, ME $47,039

North Jay, ME $47,221

Leeds, ME $47,666

North Monmouth, ME $47,712

North Turner, ME $47,633

North Waterford, ME $47,584

Norway, ME $47,737

Oxford, ME $47,992

Paris, ME $47,831

Poland, ME $48,370

Roxbury, ME $47,056

Rumford, ME $47,177

Sabattus, ME $48,067

South Paris, ME $47,765

Turner, ME $47,767

Wayne, ME $47,550

Weld, ME $47,090

West Bethel, ME $47,130

Bowdoin, ME $48,061

West Minot, ME $47,969

West Paris, ME $47,575

Peru, ME $47,275

West Poland, ME $48,333

Sumner, ME $47,424

Wilton, ME $47,214

Augusta, ME $47,346

Coopers Mills, ME $47,411

Dresden, ME $47,800

East Winthrop, ME $47,493

Farmingdale, ME $47,624

Gardiner, ME $47,711

Randolph, ME $47,624

Hallowell, ME $47,564

Jefferson, ME $47,248

Kents Hill, ME $47,345

Litchfield, ME $47,852

Manchester, ME $47,438

Mount Vernon, ME $47,231

Whitefield, ME $47,437

Palermo, ME $47,169

Sebasco Estates, ME $48,564

Readfield, ME $47,425

Saint Albans, ME $47,047

South Bristol, ME $47,835

Squirrel Island, ME $47,994

Trevett, ME $48,028

Waldoboro, ME $47,238

Walpole, ME $47,759

Washington, ME $47,120

West Boothbay Harbor, ME $48,079

Southport, ME $48,186

Wiscasset, ME $47,943

Woolwich, ME $48,057

Ellsworth, ME $46,929

Addison, ME $46,871

Gouldsboro, ME $46,913

Bar Harbor, ME $47,002

Beals, ME $46,924

Bernard, ME $47,018

Birch Harbor, ME $46,958

Blue Hill, ME $46,979

Brooklin, ME $46,980

Brooksville, ME $46,979

Calais, ME $46,854

Cherryfield, ME $46,801

Columbia Falls, ME $46,798

Corea, ME $46,915

Cranberry Isles, ME $46,926

Cutler, ME $46,802

Deer Isle, ME $47,023

Dennysville, ME $46,757

East Blue Hill, ME $46,981

East Machias, ME $46,802

Eastport, ME $46,940

Franklin, ME $46,918

Frenchboro, ME $46,900

Grand Lake Stream, ME $46,729

Hancock, ME $46,988

Harborside, ME $46,970

Harrington, ME $46,903

Hulls Cove, ME $47,003

Isle Au Haut, ME $46,900

Islesford, ME $46,997

Jonesboro, ME $46,840

Jonesport, ME $46,882

Little Deer Isle, ME $47,017

Lubec, ME $46,825

Bass Harbor, ME $47,019

Machias, ME $46,849

Machiasport, ME $46,871

Meddybemps, ME $46,729

Milbridge, ME $46,921

Mount Desert, ME $46,966

Northeast Harbor, ME $46,997

Sullivan, ME $46,925

Pembroke, ME $46,801

Perry, ME $46,844

Princeton, ME $46,726

Prospect Harbor, ME $46,963

Robbinston, ME $46,791

Salsbury Cove, ME $47,008

Sargentville, ME $46,992

Seal Cove, ME $46,968

Seal Harbor, ME $46,984

Sedgwick, ME $46,987

Sorrento, ME $46,968

Southwest Harbor, ME $47,009

Steuben, ME $46,895

Stonington, ME $47,027

Sunset, ME $46,865

Surry, ME $46,978

Swans Island, ME $46,936

Wesley, ME $46,668

Whiting, ME $46,788

Winter Harbor, ME $46,922

Baileyville, ME $46,774

Houlton, ME $46,677

Ashland, ME $46,609

Benedicta, ME $46,506

Blaine, ME $46,665

Bridgewater, ME $46,555

Caribou, ME $46,761

Clayton Lake, ME $46,676

Crouseville, ME $46,706

Eagle Lake, ME $46,661

Easton, ME $46,713

Estcourt Station, ME $46,695

Fort Fairfield, ME $46,737

Fort Kent, ME $46,758

Fort Kent Mills, ME $46,718

Frenchville, ME $46,771

Grand Isle, ME $46,707

Island Falls, ME $46,511

Limestone, ME $46,724

Madawaska, ME $46,849

Mapleton, ME $46,651

Richmond, ME $47,878

South China, ME $47,217

South Gardiner, ME $47,768

Vienna, ME $47,145

Windsor, ME $47,190

Winthrop, ME $47,627

Bangor, ME $46,961

Abbot, ME $46,970

Aurora, ME $46,714

Bradford, ME $46,940

Bradley, ME $46,941

Brewer, ME $46,959

Brookton, ME $46,556

Brownville, ME $46,805

Brownville Junction, ME $47,094

Bucksport, ME $46,956

Burlington, ME $46,788

Greenbush, ME $46,896

Carmel, ME $46,963

Castine, ME $47,060

Charleston, ME $46,949

Danforth, ME $46,634

Dover Foxcroft, ME $46,976

Corinth, ME $46,957

Eddington, ME $46,946

Holden, ME $46,950

East Millinocket, ME $46,754

East Orland, ME $46,951

Etna, ME $46,973

Exeter, ME $46,965

Frankfort, ME $46,964

Greenville, ME $46,693

Greenville Junction, ME $46,846

Guilford, ME $46,957

Hampden, ME $46,962

Howland, ME $46,850

Hudson, ME $46,954

Kenduskeag, ME $46,958

Kingman, ME $46,585

Lagrange, ME $46,905

Lambert Lake, ME $46,640

Lee, ME $46,777

Levant, ME $46,961

Lincoln, ME $46,774

Mattawamkeag, ME $46,621

Medway, ME $46,633

Milford, ME $46,934

Millinocket, ME $46,563

Milo, ME $46,893

Monson, ME $46,965

Olamon, ME $46,909

Old Town, ME $46,941

Orono, ME $46,954

Orient, ME $46,589

Orland, ME $46,951

Orrington, ME $46,957

Passadumkeag, ME $46,882

Penobscot, ME $46,952

Rockwood, ME $46,765

Sangerville, ME $46,998

Sebec, ME $46,923

Shirley Mills, ME $46,936

Springfield, ME $46,655

Stetson, ME $46,968

Stillwater, ME $46,956

Topsfield, ME $46,596

Vanceboro, ME $46,636

Waite, ME $46,660

West Enfield, ME $46,871

Winn, ME $46,684

Winterport, ME $46,962

Wytopitlock, ME $46,519

Bath, ME $48,390

Alna, ME $47,619

Boothbay, ME $47,942

Boothbay Harbor, ME $48,051

Bristol, ME $47,653

Chamberlain, ME $47,734

Damariscotta, ME $47,623

East Boothbay, ME $47,977

Friendship, ME $47,347

Georgetown, ME $48,328

Isle Of Springs, ME $47,944

Bremen, ME $47,521

Newcastle, ME $47,642

New Harbor, ME $47,810

Nobleboro, ME $47,453

Edgecomb, ME $47,804

Pemaquid, ME $47,763

Phippsburg, ME $48,523

Cushing, ME $47,192

Round Pond, ME $47,644

Sandy Point, ME $46,960

Searsmont, ME $47,072

Searsport, ME $46,968

Shawmut, ME $47,274

Skowhegan, ME $47,170

Smithfield, ME $47,195

Solon, ME $47,170

Stockton Springs, ME $46,960

Stratton, ME $47,131

Strong, ME $47,172

Temple, ME $47,154

West Forks, ME $46,882

Thorndike, ME $47,009

Troy, ME $46,995

Unity, ME $47,054

Vassalboro, ME $47,199

West Farmington, ME $47,336

Berwick, ME $50,169

Cape Neddick, ME $50,551

Eliot, ME $51,221

Kittery, ME $51,369

Kittery Point, ME $50,983

North Berwick, ME $49,782

Ogunquit, ME $50,234

South Berwick, ME $50,674

York, ME $50,963

York Beach, ME $50,719

York Harbor, ME $50,977

Acton, ME $48,361

Alfred, ME $49,046

Bailey Island, ME $48,846

Bar Mills, ME $48,968

Biddeford, ME $48,984

Biddeford Pool, ME $48,985

Bowdoinham, ME $48,027

Bridgton, ME $47,945

Brownfield, ME $47,903

Brunswick, ME $48,594

Bustins Island, ME $48,938

Cape Porpoise, ME $49,204

Casco, ME $48,516

Center Lovell, ME $47,591

Chebeague Island, ME $49,045

Cliff Island, ME $49,152

Cornish, ME $48,455

Cumberland Center, ME $49,096

Denmark, ME $47,896

East Baldwin, ME $48,579

Lebanon, ME $49,388

East Parsonsfield, ME $48,200

Sebago, ME $48,455

East Waterboro, ME $48,824

Freeport, ME $48,848

Fryeburg, ME $47,656

Gorham, ME $49,053

Gray, ME $48,754

Harrison, ME $47,683

Hiram, ME $48,305

Hollis Center, ME $48,885

Kennebunk, ME $49,241

Kennebunkport, ME $49,054

Parsonsfield, ME $48,198

Limerick, ME $48,645

Limington, ME $48,632

Long Island, ME $49,235

Lovell, ME $47,523

Moody, ME $49,846

Naples, ME $48,314

Newfield, ME $48,566

North Bridgton, ME $47,970

North Waterboro, ME $48,739

Windham, ME $49,004

Ocean Park, ME $49,022

Old Orchard Beach, ME $49,055

Orrs Island, ME $48,804

Porter, ME $48,036

Pownal, ME $48,772

Scarborough, ME $49,221

Raymond, ME $48,669

Saco, ME $49,025

Sanford, ME $49,275

Sebago Lake, ME $48,632

Shapleigh, ME $48,818

South Casco, ME $48,697

South Freeport, ME $48,824

Harpswell, ME $48,795

South Windham, ME $49,095

Springvale, ME $48,988

Standish, ME $48,835

Steep Falls, ME $48,730

Topsham, ME $48,428

Waterboro, ME $48,915

Waterford, ME $47,631

Wells, ME $49,749

West Baldwin, ME $48,492

Westbrook, ME $49,234

Buxton, ME $48,971

West Kennebunk, ME $49,215

West Newfield, ME $48,327

Yarmouth, ME $49,050

North Yarmouth, ME $48,948

Mars Hill, ME $46,711

Monticello, ME $46,617

New Limerick, ME $46,647

New Sweden, ME $46,710

Oakfield, ME $46,599

Oxbow, ME $46,409

Patten, ME $46,439

Perham, ME $46,678

Portage, ME $46,653

Presque Isle, ME $46,772

Saint Agatha, ME $46,749

Saint David, ME $46,739

Saint Francis, ME $46,677

Sheridan, ME $46,622

Sherman, ME $46,552

Stacyville, ME $46,494

Sinclair, ME $46,662

Smyrna Mills, ME $46,523

Wallagrass, ME $46,714

Stockholm, ME $46,669

Van Buren, ME $46,727

Washburn, ME $46,708

Westfield, ME $46,644

Rockland, ME $47,166

Camden, ME $47,161

Glen Cove, ME $47,146

Hope, ME $47,144

Islesboro, ME $47,023

Lincolnville, ME $47,061

Lincolnville Center, ME $47,063

Matinicus, ME $46,983

Monhegan, ME $47,485

North Haven, ME $47,016

Owls Head, ME $47,080

Port Clyde, ME $47,343

Rockport, ME $47,150

South Thomaston, ME $47,081

Spruce Head, ME $47,108

Tenants Harbor, ME $47,245

Thomaston, ME $47,114

Union, ME $47,141

Vinalhaven, ME $47,016

Warren, ME $47,092

West Rockport, ME $47,156

Waterville, ME $47,260

Albion, ME $47,184

Anson, ME $47,217

Athens, ME $47,085

Belfast, ME $47,062

Belgrade, ME $47,170

Belgrade Lakes, ME $47,121

Bingham, ME $47,081

Brooks, ME $46,984

Burnham, ME $47,031

Cambridge, ME $47,021

Canaan, ME $47,099

Caratunk, ME $46,992

China Village, ME $47,313

Clinton, ME $47,114

Corinna, ME $46,984

Detroit, ME $47,000

Dexter, ME $47,047

Dixmont, ME $46,978

East Newport, ME $46,983

East Vassalboro, ME $47,227

Eustis, ME $46,941

Fairfield, ME $47,194

Farmington, ME $47,233

Garland, ME $46,960

Farmington Falls, ME $47,309

Transcriber Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Transcriber roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Transcriber positions in Pharmaceuticals or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Transcriber as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Transcriber

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$71,700	$34.0	50%
Business Services	$57,360	$28.0	20%

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

Understanding how a Transcriber'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.

$43,880

Average $47,800/year

$53,218

$3,657

Average $3,983/month

$4,435

$844

Average $919/week

$1,023

$21

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,218	$4,435	$1,023	$26
Average	$47,800	$3,983	$919	$23
25th Percentile	$43,880	$3,657	$844	$21

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