Updated June 25, 2026 · Pharma admin + Prudential + telecom; NYC-adjacent talent pool.
Cushy WFH transcription roles open to applicants based in New Jersey.
Most cushy transcription jobs are fully remote and US-eligible, so applicants in New Jersey qualify for the same listings as anywhere else in the country. We surface listings here that specifically prefer or list New Jersey in their applicant criteria, plus the broader US-remote pool. New Jersey residents have access to roughly the same applicant pool as the rest of the US — the difference is in state labor laws (pay frequency, sick leave, classification rules) noted below.
New Jersey hosts a strong cushy WFH market driven by pharmaceuticals and financial services. Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Bristol Myers Squibb run pharma-adjacent remote admin operations. Prudential Financial is headquartered in Newark with extensive remote customer service and claims hiring. Verizon drives telecom support roles. New Jersey state income tax is progressive (top rate 10.75%), and cost-of-living runs above national average, especially in the NYC-adjacent counties. The state's dense, educated workforce makes it competitive for remote roles.
24 verified transcription listings open to New Jersey applicants
Mercor · Various
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Medical Transcription Service · Various
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Western Canadian Place Fitness Centre · Various
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HireArt · Various
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CrowdGen by Appen · Various
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Alignerr · Various
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CrowdGen by Appen · Various
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Allegis Transcription · Various
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NTW Solutions Limited · Various
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GMR Transcription Services, Inc. · Various
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FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) · Various
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CrowdGen by Appen · Various
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Alignerr · Various
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Wellstar Health System · Various
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University of Southern California · Various
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Ascendion · Various
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eScribers, LLC · Various
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CrowdGen by Appen · Various
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GMR Transcription Services, Inc. · Various
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Verified listings in this category pay a median of $17/hour, ranging from $12 to $35/hour. Most fully remote roles pay the same nationally regardless of where you live.
Most are open to anyone in the United States. We surface New Jersey explicitly when employers list it as a preferred or eligible location.
No — most cushy WFH listings are open to all 50 states. Listings tagged "New Jersey" usually mean the employer prefers New Jersey residents (sometimes for tax/payroll reasons) but will still hire from neighboring states. Check each posting.
General transcription pays $0.30–$1.10 per audio minute, working out to $9–$25/hr depending on speed. Medical transcription pays $22–35/hr but requires certification.
No — Rev, TranscribeMe, and GoTranscript all hire entry-level transcribers after passing a short test (typically 5–10 minutes of audio).