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Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Delaware

The median pay for a medical transcriptionists in Delaware is $36,910/year ($17.75/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $58K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Delaware. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$37K
Median annual
$17.75/hr
Hourly rate
$36K
Entry level (10th %)
$58K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $37K get you in Delaware?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,518/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,448/mo
Rent as % of take-home57.5% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$37,853/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,070/mo

About medical transcriptionists

U.S. employed: 60
Category: Healthcare Support

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Delaware

Bar chart showing Medical Transcriptionists salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $35,600, 25th percentile $36,230, median $36,910, 75th percentile $46,330, 90th percentile $58,160. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$36K25th$36KMedian$37K75th$46K90th$58K
Bar chart showing Medical Transcriptionists salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $35,600, 25th percentile $36,230, median $36,910, 75th percentile $46,330, 90th percentile $58,160. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level medical transcriptionists (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $58K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do medical transcriptionists make in Delaware?

The median is $36,910 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,600, and experienced medical transcriptionists can clear $58,160. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $37K enough to live in Delaware?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,518/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,448/month, which eats 57.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a medical transcriptionists salary go in Delaware?

Delaware has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median medical transcriptionists salary is worth about $37,853 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do medical transcriptionists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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