average lines per hour entry level medical transcriptionist
The most common medical transcription salary is paid per line of transcription. This can range from $.08 Cents/line to $.15 Cent/line depending on the experience level of the MT, the type of job, and the turn-around time required by the physician.For example, radiology jobs typically have a 4 hour turn-around requirement, but average turn-around requirements are usually in the 24 to 48 hour range.The typical medical transcription salary had median earnings per hour of $15.82 and per year of $32,900 in May 2010.n average, MTs can make anywhere from $13,988 to $28,353 on a part-time basis (25 hours per week) and up to $22,381 to $45,364 on a full-time basis (40 hours per week).
Alphanumeric entry. In one study of average computer users, the average rate for transcription was 33 words per minute, and 19 words per minute for composition. In the same study, when the group was divided into fast, moderate and slow groups, the average speeds were 40 wpm, 35 wpm, and 23 wpm respectively.