How long does medical transcriptionist training take in New Hampshire?

Most paths into the medical transcriptionist field take 1 to 5 years, depending on whether you complete a trade school program, a registered apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

What apprenticeships are available for medical transcriptionists in New Hampshire?

In New Hampshire, registered apprenticeships are administered through the New Hampshire Department of Education - Registered Apprenticeship, which works with employers and trade union locals to register programs. See the apprenticeship section above for office contact details.

How to Become a Medical Transcriptionist in New Hampshire (2026)

Q: What is the job outlook for medical transcriptionists in New Hampshire?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects -4.9% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034. State employment data for New Hampshire is not separately published for this occupation.

Updated August 27, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

U.S. employment of medical transcriptionists is projected to change -4.9% from 2024 to 2034 (BLS Employment Projections). Most medical transcriptionists train through a trade school program or a registered apprenticeship before entering the field in New Hampshire.

Key Facts

Projected growth: -4.9% (2024-2034) (Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024)

Compare Medical Transcriptionist Schools in New Hampshire

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the page's primary location.
#	School	BOC Score (0–100)	Tuition	Median grad earnings (all majors)	Graduation rate	Online	Distance
1	Martinsburg College	63.8	Contact school for pricing	$32,883	64%	Yes*	414 mi
2	Alpena Community College	59.9	$5,250 - $12,246	$44,378	51%	—	593 mi
3	Schoolcraft Community College District	57.3	Contact school for pricing	$48,981	Not reported	Yes*	594 mi
4	Community College of Rhode Island	51.2	$5,550 - $14,834	$51,971	26%	Yes*	104 mi
5	Gaston College	51.1	$3,186 - $16,866	Not reported	59%	Yes*	743 mi
6	Bristol Community College	49.8	$5,832 - $12,168	$48,840	22%	Yes*	108 mi
7	Delta College	46.8	$4,820 - $13,541	$52,169	21%	Yes*	614 mi
8	New River Community and Technical College	42.3	$5,156 - $12,132	$39,109	33%	Yes*	621 mi
9	Passaic County Community College	38.3	Contact school for pricing	$47,350	17%	Yes*	201 mi
10	Guilford Technical Community College	35.2	$2,320 - $20,529	$44,924	31%	Yes*	661 mi

Schools closest to the page's primary location are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the page's primary location is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

New Hampshire offers career opportunities for medical transcriptionists. This page covers how to become a medical transcriptionist in New Hampshire, including requirements, training programs, and salary data.

Medical Transcriptionist Wages by Metro Area in New Hampshire

Medical Transcriptionists Wages by Metro Area in New Hampshire

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), medical transcriptionists wages in New Hampshire vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Boston-Cambridge-Newton	170	$39,010	$41,840	$36,910	$49,120

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path

Quick Answers About How to Become a Medical Transcriptionist in New Hampshire

How to become a medical transcriptionist in New Hampshire? Complete a training program or apprenticeship, gain work experience, and meet any state or employer requirements for medical transcriptionists in New Hampshire.

How long does it take? Most paths take 1 to 5 years depending on whether you choose trade school, an apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

How to Become a Medical Transcriptionist in New Hampshire

Finish high school or earn a GED. Most New Hampshire training programs and registered apprenticeships require a high school diploma or GED to enroll.
Complete a training program or apprenticeship. Enroll in an accredited trade school program or a registered apprenticeship in New Hampshire that combines classroom instruction with supervised hands-on hours.
Gain supervised work experience. Build documented on-the-job hours under a qualified supervisor; confirm the exact total currently required with the licensing board.
Meet state and employer requirements. Confirm any registration, certification, or employer requirements that apply to medical transcriptionists in New Hampshire before you start working.

Steps and hour totals vary by credential level; confirm current requirements with the state board before you apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for medical transcriptionists in New Hampshire? Nationally, medical transcriptionist employment is projected to grow -4.9% from 2024 to 2034 ¹.

What training programs are available in New Hampshire? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs. Use the school finder above to search for accredited programs in New Hampshire.

In New Hampshire

Best Trade Schools in New Hampshire (2026)

Explore More Trades in New Hampshire

Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)