Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Cleveland, OH

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

Median annual salary $26,610 -29.1% vs national
Median hourly $12.80
10th percentile $22,250
90th percentile $38,730
Employed locally 490
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,250
    25th
    $26,610
    50th (median)
    $26,610
    75th
    $29,540
    90th
    $38,730

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 39% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 61% 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 Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,020
    Nursing Assistants $38,060
    Medical Assistants $44,720
    Dental Assistants $46,880
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,990
    Phlebotomists $38,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Cleveland, OH is $12.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.98 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Cleveland, OH is 29.1% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $22,250 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,610.