Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Coeur d'Alene, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Coeur d'Alene, ID

Median annual salary $34,320 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.50
10th percentile $21,090
90th percentile $45,760
Employed locally 70
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,090
    25th
    $30,250
    50th (median)
    $34,320
    75th
    $39,040
    90th
    $45,760

    Coeur d'Alene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,034 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 45% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 55% 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
    Rapid City, SD $52,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $45,550
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $44,290
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $43,800
    Midland, MI $42,220
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $42,170

    Related occupations in Coeur d'Alene, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,770
    Nursing Assistants $38,540
    Medical Assistants $44,900
    Dental Assistants $44,000
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,250
    Physical Therapist Assistants $57,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Coeur d'Alene?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Coeur d'Alene, ID is $16.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.62 or more per hour.

    Is Coeur d'Alene above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Coeur d'Alene, ID is 8.6% 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 Coeur d'Alene?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $21,090 per year in Coeur d'Alene, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,250.