$12.21
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$9.79
MEDIAN
$12.21
90%
$15.46
The average hourly pay for a Medical Scribe is $12.21 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$10 - $15
Total Pay
$20k - $32k
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What Do Medical Scribes Do?
Medical Scribe Tasks
- Document medical visits and procedures as they are being performed by the physician accurately and thoroughly.
- Perform clerical tasks as needed by the physician including faxing, phone calls, referral letters.
- Collect, organize, and catalog data for physician quality reporting system and other quality initiatives to increase patient compliance and improve outcomes.
- Comply with all legal and ethical requirements for medical documentation.
- Alert physician when medical record is incomplete or medical documentation contains mistakes or inconsistencies .
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Common Health Benefits for a Medical Scribe
Medical
7%
None
93%
Gender Breakdown for Medical Scribes
Female
80.0%
Male
20.0%
This data is based on 10 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Medical Scribes
What is the highest pay for Medical Scribes?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Medical Scribe is $15.46 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Medical Scribes?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Medical Scribe is $9.79 / hour
How can Medical Scribes increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Medical Scribe is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Medical Scribe that oversees more junior Medical Scribes, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.