Gig Economy

Transcriptionist Gig Guide

Transcribe audio and video files into text for clients.

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Overview

Transcribe audio and video files into text for clients.

Median Salary
$24,000
Weekly Hours
25
Education
High School
Job Growth
3%

Key Metrics

Stress4/10
Work-Life Balance7/10
Job Security5/10
Remote Friendly10/10
Physical Demand1/10
Automation Risk7/10

Pros

  • +Flexible
  • +Remote
  • +No degree required
  • +Variety

Cons

  • -Low pay
  • -Repetitive
  • -Deadlines
  • -AI disruption

Savings Calculator

Percentage saved10%
0%25%50%
Yearly Savings
$2,400
Monthly Savings
$200

Career & Education Resources

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Coursera

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Udemy

Hands-on Transcriptionist bootcamps

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LinkedIn Learning

Professional Transcriptionist paths

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Indeed

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Career & Education Resources

C

Coursera

Find Transcriptionist specializations

U

Udemy

Hands-on Transcriptionist bootcamps

in

LinkedIn Learning

Professional Transcriptionist paths

I

Indeed

Browse live Transcriptionist jobs

WorkScore™ for Transcriptionist

4.7
Overall
2.0
Salary
5.0
Low Stress
7.0
WLB

Growth Outlook

3%

AI Automation Risk

High

Compare with Other Careers

Transcriptionist Salaries by City

All cities with adjusted Transcriptionist salaries:

San Francisco, CA
Cost of living: 202
$32,400
+35% vs national
New York, NY
Cost of living: 187
$30,000
+25% vs national
Seattle, WA
Cost of living: 172
$30,000
+25% vs national
Boston, MA
Cost of living: 178
$30,000
+25% vs national
Los Angeles, CA
Cost of living: 173
$28,800
+20% vs national
Chicago, IL
Cost of living: 121
$25,200
+5% vs national
Austin, TX
Cost of living: 110
$25,200
+5% vs national
Denver, CO
Cost of living: 121
$25,200
+5% vs national
Miami, FL
Cost of living: 132
$25,200
+5% vs national
Portland, OR
Cost of living: 131
$25,200
+5% vs national
Dallas, TX
Cost of living: 102
$24,480
+2% vs national
Houston, TX
Cost of living: 96
$23,520
2% vs national
Atlanta, GA
Cost of living: 103
$23,520
2% vs national
Phoenix, AZ
Cost of living: 101
$22,800
5% vs national
Nashville, TN
Cost of living: 101
$22,800
5% vs national

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make money?

Per audio minute on platforms like Rev and TranscribeMe.

Can I make a living?

Rarely. Most earn side income.

Is transcription growing?

Slowly, with AI disruption.