There are various methods used to calculate salaries in the field of medical transcription.  Very few companies use an hourly rate to calculate a medical transcriptionist salary.  Most of the work of this nature is paid by the number of lines that are typed.  By this method each line that is typed will pay form 6 cents to 12 cents.  A medical transcriptionist’s experience generally plays a part in the level of pay received.  Also a factor in pay range is the type of work which is being transcribed and how much time it takes for completion.  Medical transcription salaries are often improved by benefits which come with the job.