Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $39,500 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.99
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $48,260
Employed locally 430
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $30,870
    50th (median)
    $39,500
    75th
    $45,760
    90th
    $48,260

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 53% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 47% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,050
    Minnesota $52,190
    Wyoming $50,510
    Wilmington, NC $49,590
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $49,290
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,960

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $32,290
    Nursing Assistants $39,080
    Medical Assistants $38,370
    Dental Assistants $47,310
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,730
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Detroit, MI is $18.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.50 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Detroit, MI is 5.2% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,870.