Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $34,270 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.48
10th percentile $34,270
90th percentile $46,770
Employed locally 160
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,270
    25th
    $34,270
    50th (median)
    $34,270
    75th
    $37,690
    90th
    $46,770

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 33% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 67% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $51,380
    Wisconsin $48,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,070
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,230
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,940
    Connecticut $46,800

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $42,360
    Nursing Assistants $49,390
    Medical Assistants $48,740
    Dental Assistants $48,400
    Massage Therapists $75,570
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $43,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Boulder, CO is $16.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.09 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Boulder, CO is 8.7% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $34,270 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,270.