How do I find out how much other people are making doing my job?

Question

This is regarding my previous question... people told me to see how much others are charging for the job that I do... well how do I do that? I can't really call up other docs and ask how much they pay their transcriptionists now, can I? Plus, I now live in a different state than the doc's office (I moved a year ago, after four years) and bought eVERYTHING including a new computer to run the system for me to do it over the internet. Sorry if this is confusing... I just need some guidance cause i'd really like to start making more money.

Answer 1

Go to your state or county employment agency. They will have a print out of comparison salary range for every job in the county and the state.

That way - if you live in say Louisiana - you will get a salary range for transcriptionists in Louisiana. That way you will know what is the fair range for your particular employment market.

I know this is unfair, because I am also a medical transcriptionist (25 years). I was making 16 cents a line in Dallas, Texas, and then moved to Wichita Falls, Texas (because of my husband transfering), and the going rate dropped to .13 cents a line - which doesn't sound like much - but it really adds up. However, I have heard that some transcriptionists only make 10 cents a line! So, I went to Texas Workforce.com and looked it up by county and that's when I realized how it really varies by each county and each state.

I wish you well - It's a great career!

Answer 2

You have a computer. Or at least, you have access to one. Go to http://www.google.com and put in "medical transcriptionist salaries." You will find the answer to any question you seek here.

Answer 3

http://www.payscale.com/salary-survey/aid-46190/raname-HOURLYRATE/fid-6886

Answer 4

salary.com