Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $49,460 +31.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.78
10th percentile $36,530
90th percentile $60,320
Employed locally 50
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,530
    25th
    $38,620
    50th (median)
    $49,460
    75th
    $57,490
    90th
    $60,320

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 71% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 29% 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
    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
    Toledo, OH $31,090

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,790
    Nursing Assistants $38,950
    Medical Assistants $39,810
    Dental Assistants $48,800
    Phlebotomists $39,990
    Physical Therapist Assistants $64,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Dayton, OH is $23.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.00 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Dayton, OH is 31.7% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $36,530 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,620.