Medical Transcriptionists enjoy many benefits.  

• Work from home
• High Demand
• Job Security
• Flexibility
• Spend more time with your family
• No commute
• Complete training in a short period of time

The industry is growing therefore more medical transcriptionists are needed.   In 2004 the U.S. Department of Labor found medical transcriptionists held about 105,000 jobs.  Medical transcriptionists had a median hourly earning of $13.64 in May 2004.   Compensation methods for medical transcriptionists vary.  Some are paid based on the hours they work while others are paid based on the amount of lines or number of reports they type.  Job opportunities will continue to grow due to the growing and aging population.