Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $44,670 +19% vs national
Median hourly $21.48
10th percentile $32,860
90th percentile $58,870
Employed locally 50
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,860
    25th
    $36,860
    50th (median)
    $44,670
    75th
    $49,400
    90th
    $58,870

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 61% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 39% 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
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $43,070
    Jacksonville, FL $42,350
    Tallahassee, FL $41,930
    Florence, SC $41,150
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $40,960
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $38,810

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,310
    Nursing Assistants $39,970
    Medical Assistants $43,500
    Dental Assistants $44,000
    Physical Therapist Assistants $72,390
    Massage Therapists $49,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Cape Coral?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Cape Coral, FL is $21.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.05 or more per hour.

    Is Cape Coral above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Cape Coral, FL is 19% 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 Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $32,860 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,860.