Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $28,840 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.86
10th percentile $24,110
90th percentile $48,840
Employed locally 80
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,110
    25th
    $28,840
    50th (median)
    $28,840
    75th
    $37,080
    90th
    $48,840

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 40% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Transcriptionists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $56,250
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $55,890
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $54,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $53,330
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,050

    Nearby metros — Medical Transcriptionists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $49,460
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,570
    Columbus, OH $44,740
    Johnson City, TN $38,620
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $38,240
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $36,300

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,020
    Nursing Assistants $38,160
    Medical Assistants $38,540
    Dental Assistants $46,920
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,820
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Akron, OH is $13.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.51 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Akron, OH is 23.2% below the national median of $37,550. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Transcriptionists in Akron?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $24,110 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,840.