Updated June 25, 2026 · Tech-heavy remote hiring + no state income tax + Seattle hubs.
Cushy WFH transcription roles open to applicants based in Washington.
Most cushy transcription jobs are fully remote and US-eligible, so applicants in Washington qualify for the same listings as anywhere else in the country. We surface listings here that specifically prefer or list Washington in their applicant criteria, plus the broader US-remote pool. Washington 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.
Washington's cushy WFH market is dominated by tech-adjacent remote hiring — Amazon consumer support, Microsoft customer service, Expedia remote travel support, and T-Mobile care operations all anchor in the Seattle metro. Boeing-adjacent admin and Starbucks headquarters customer-experience roles round out the market. Washington has no state income tax, though Seattle-area cost-of-living is among the highest nationally. Tech-adjacent cushy roles here typically pay 10-15% above national average.
24 verified transcription listings open to Washington 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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Crossing Hurdles · 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 Washington explicitly when employers list it as a preferred or eligible location.
No — most cushy WFH listings are open to all 50 states. Listings tagged "Washington" usually mean the employer prefers Washington 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).