Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $41,430 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.92
10th percentile $30,840
90th percentile $48,100
Employed locally 90
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,840
    25th
    $33,040
    50th (median)
    $41,430
    75th
    $45,960
    90th
    $48,100

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 48% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 52% 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 Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,090
    Nursing Assistants$43,000
    Medical Assistants$44,650
    Dental Assistants$47,390
    Massage Therapists$57,290
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$45,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Colorado Springs, CO is $19.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.39 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 10.3% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $30,840 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,040.