Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $43,430 +15.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.88
10th percentile $33,490
90th percentile $57,460
Employed locally 330
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,490
    25th
    $34,860
    50th (median)
    $43,430
    75th
    $47,120
    90th
    $57,460

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 42% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 58% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,790
    Nursing Assistants $47,000
    Medical Assistants $47,820
    Dental Assistants $48,680
    Massage Therapists $59,290
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $43,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Denver, CO is $20.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.44 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Denver, CO is 15.7% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $33,490 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,860.