Medical Transcriptionists vs. Nursing Assistants: Who Earns More?
Nursing Assistants out-earn Medical Transcriptionists by $2K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Medical Transcriptionists land at $40,410 and Nursing Assistants at $42,260. The education gap is real: medical transcriptionist programs typically require postsecondary nondegree award, while nursing assistant programs require postsecondary nondegree award. Top-paying state for Medical Transcriptionists is Minnesota ($50,030); for Nursing Assistants it's Oregon ($49,830).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Medical Transcriptionists median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Medical Transcriptionists or Nursing Assistants?
Nursing Assistants earn more nationally. The median is $40,410 for Medical Transcriptionists versus $42,260 for Nursing Assistants, a difference of $2K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Medical Transcriptionists or Nursing Assistants?
Nursing Assistants has the better 10-year outlook at 2.3% projected growth, compared to -4.9% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Medical Transcriptionists or Nursing Assistants?
Medical Transcriptionists typically requires postsecondary nondegree award. Nursing Assistants requires postsecondary nondegree award. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Medical Transcriptionists get paid the most?
Minnesota is the top-paying state for Medical Transcriptionists at $50,030/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Medical Transcriptionists vs. Nursing Assistants pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Minnesota, Medical Transcriptionists earn $50,030 vs. $46,680 for Nursing Assistants. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.