Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $44,740 +19.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $37,460
90th percentile $53,930
Employed locally 160
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,460
    25th
    $37,770
    50th (median)
    $44,740
    75th
    $49,650
    90th
    $53,930

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 56% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 44% 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
    Johnson City, TN $38,620
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $38,240
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $36,300
    Toledo, OH $31,090

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,210
    Nursing Assistants $39,830
    Medical Assistants $43,830
    Dental Assistants $48,160
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,580
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Columbus, OH is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.60 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Columbus, OH is 19.1% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $37,460 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,770.