A Medical Transcription Salary in Australia is usually based on production. This means that you get paid for the work that you produce, and can choose your own work hours. You may be paid on an hourly rate or fixed wage, like an employee, however, this will depend on where you work and who you work for.
According to Pay Scale, the average hourly rate for medical transcriptionists with editing skills is:
The average hourly rate for medical transcriptionists without editing skills is:
There are four stages of a career in medical transcription to consider when determining their salary. These are:
The Salary for a Medical Transcriptionist in Australia
Source: *Pay Scale Website. The graph shows the average pay rates for medical transcriptionists in Australia.
In Australia, the average pay for a medical transcriptionist who is at entry-level is $48,000 per year. For a medical transcriptionist who is in their mid-career, the average pay is $53,000 per year. Whereas, the average pay for a medical transcriptionist who is in their late-career is $56,000 per year.
We have compared the medical transcription salary in Australia, with the salary of each state. You can find out how your state ranks below.
Medical Transcription Salary in NSW
The Salary for a Medical Transcriptionist in NSW
Source: *Pay Scale Website. The graph shows the average pay rates for medical transcriptionists in NSW, compared to the pay rates for medical transcriptionists in Australia.
In NSW, the pay rate for medical transcriptionists is $26.93 per hour, compared to the pay rate for medical transcriptionists in Australia, which is $25.45 per hour.
Medical transcriptionists in NSW can choose to work in Sydney and Newcastle. However, as this is an online occupation, they can also work from regional and remote areas, such as Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Western Sydney and the Southern Inland.
Medical Transcription Salary in Victoria
The Salary for a Medical Transcriptionist in Victoria vs. Australia
Source: *Pay Scale Website. The graph shows the average pay for medical transcription in Victoria, compared to the medical transcription pay in Australia.
The medical transcription pay rate in Victoria is $47,962 per year, however, the pay rate for medical transcription in Australia is $48,541 per year.
In Victoria, Medical transcriptionists can work in Melbourne and Geelong. However, as this is an online occupation, they can also work from regional and remote locations, such as the Mornington Peninsula, Gippsland, Bendigo and Ballarat.
Medical Transcription Salary in Western Australia
The Salary for a Medical Transcriptionist in Western Australia
Source: *Pay Scale Website. The graph shows the average pay rates for medical transcriptionists in Western Australia, compared to the average pay rates for medical transcriptionists in Australia.
The medical transcription pay in Western Australia is $27.49 per hour, in comparison, the pay rate for medical transcriptionists in Australia is $25.45 per hour.
In Western Australia, medical transcriptionists can choose to work in Perth, as well as remote locations such as the Kimberley, Gascoyne, Great West, South West and Wheat Belt.
Medical Transcription Salary in Queensland
The Salary for a Medical Transcriptionist in Queensland
Source: *Pay Scale Website. The graph shows the average pay rates for medical transcriptionists in Queensland, compared to the medical transcription pay rates in Australia.
The pay rate for a medical transcriptionist in Queensland is $25.17 per hour, whereas, the pay rate for a medical transcriptionist in Australia is $25.45 per hour.
Medical transcriptionists in Queensland can choose to work in Brisbane, Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. However, as this is an online occupation, they can also work from remote locations, such as Mackay, Central, North and Far North Queensland.
Please note, the salary for working as a medical transcriptionist in Australia will vary depending on the company you work for and the type of work environment.
Do you want to find out which positions are paid on production compared to those based on a fixed income? To find out, check out our blog on career opportunities in medical transcription.
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Is it compulsory for a Medical Transcriptionist to enroll Diploma in healthcare documentation from Australia to work in Australia? how if someone already completed from any other county and working for a long time?
Hi Mohammed,
Thank you for your comment :) Most companies do formally require successful completion of a nationally recognised qualification such as the Diploma of Healthcare Documentation to qualify for work. This qualification teaches you the essential skills and knowledge from the ground-up to become a work-from-home Medical Transcriptionist. In addition, all students will have access to extensive job search assistance upon course completion through TalentMed’s Graduate Support Team. Through our network of associated Recruitment Partners, we are able to satisfactorily place a high number of graduates into these positions upon graduation.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks Mohammed :) have a great day!
Can we do medical transcriptionist job from India
Hi Bhawna,
Thank you for your comment.
On completion of TalentMed’s Diploma of Healthcare Documentation, your Graduate Support team can provide you with extensive job search assistance. If you would like more information about the career opportunities as a Medical Transcriptionist, or the Diploma of Healthcare Documentation, please contact our Course Advisers on 03 9937 1599, or email enrol@talentmed.edu.au. Thanks!
Do medical transcriptionist positions require Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency? Wanted to know if it would be a suitable job for people on student or post-graduate work visas.
Hi Shahriar,
Generally, most Australian employers do not stipulate citizenship or permanent residency requirements. However, many employers do formally require successful completion of a nationally recognised qualification such as the Diploma of Healthcare Documentation to qualify for work.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks Shahriar.
Would this type of work be cheaper for clients to outsource overseas, if it is all performed online?
Hi Vicki,
Fortunately medical data is rarely sent offshore. There are stringent rules and regulations in place to protect this information. Therefore, the majority of medical transcription services are performed right here in Australia.
In regards to working online, most of our Recruitment Partners have online positions :). If you would like more information about how we can help you work online from home, please call 03 9937 1599. Alternatively, if you would like to get started, you can enrol online at anytime.
Thanks Vicki!
Thank you so much for the post; reading your blog was very informative! I enjoyed reading and learning from your content. I agree with the points you have mentioned here.
Hi Alex,
Thank you for your comment.
If you would like more information about Medical Transcription in Australia, and how you may get started, please contact our Course Advisers on 03 9937 1599 or via enrol@talentmed.edu.au.
Thanks Alex 🙂