Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $35,020 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.84
10th percentile $31,220
90th percentile $54,570
Employed locally 80
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,220
    25th
    $31,220
    50th (median)
    $35,020
    75th
    $46,810
    90th
    $54,570

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 38% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 62% 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 Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,900
    Nursing Assistants $44,650
    Medical Assistants $46,560
    Dental Assistants $48,060
    Massage Therapists $60,060
    Phlebotomists $45,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Fort Collins, CO is $16.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.78 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Fort Collins, CO is 6.7% below 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $31,220 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,220.