Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $43,890 +16.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.10
10th percentile $27,610
90th percentile $50,440
Employed locally 60
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,610
    25th
    $28,810
    50th (median)
    $43,890
    75th
    $48,200
    90th
    $50,440

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 52% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 48% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $55,890
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,050
    Madison, WI $50,310
    Duluth, MN-WI $49,950
    Eau Claire, WI $49,720
    Wilmington, NC $49,590

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,420
    Nursing Assistants $39,900
    Medical Assistants $47,360
    Dental Assistants $48,050
    Phlebotomists $46,660
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Appleton?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Appleton, WI is $21.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.54 or more per hour.

    Is Appleton above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Appleton, WI is 16.9% above 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 Appleton?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $27,610 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,810.