Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Fort Wayne, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Wayne, IN

Median annual salary $38,880 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.69
10th percentile $22,940
90th percentile $48,250
Employed locally 50
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,940
    25th
    $22,940
    50th (median)
    $38,880
    75th
    $45,030
    90th
    $48,250

    Fort Wayne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,378 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,050
    Minnesota $52,190
    Wyoming $50,510
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    Wilmington, NC $49,590
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $49,460

    Related occupations in Fort Wayne, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,580
    Nursing Assistants $36,090
    Medical Assistants $43,520
    Dental Assistants $47,010
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,570
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Fort Wayne, IN is $18.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Fort Wayne, IN is 3.5% 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 Fort Wayne?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $22,940 per year in Fort Wayne, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,940.