Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $54,290 +44.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.10
10th percentile $36,550
90th percentile $54,290
Employed locally 130
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,550
    25th
    $42,130
    50th (median)
    $54,290
    75th
    $54,290
    90th
    $54,290

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 58% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 42% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $53,330
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,050
    Rapid City, SD $52,310

    Nearby metros — Medical Transcriptionists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $55,890
    New Haven, CT $47,880
    Connecticut $46,800
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $46,800
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $46,560
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $45,550

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$38,360
    Nursing Assistants$44,500
    Medical Assistants$46,990
    Dental Assistants$54,100
    Phlebotomists$44,440
    Orderlies$35,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Hartford, CT is $26.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.93 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Hartford, CT is 44.6% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $36,550 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,130.