Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $32,270 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.51
10th percentile $20,670
90th percentile $40,400
Employed locally 50
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,670
    25th
    $31,160
    50th (median)
    $32,270
    75th
    $36,770
    90th
    $40,400

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 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
    Rapid City, SD $52,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $45,550
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $44,290
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $43,800
    Midland, MI $42,220
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $42,170

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,660
    Nursing Assistants $35,800
    Medical Assistants $37,630
    Dental Assistants $37,560
    Physical Therapist Aides $26,830
    Medical Equipment Preparers $37,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Idaho Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Idaho Falls, ID is $15.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.21 or more per hour.

    Is Idaho Falls above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 14.1% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $20,670 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,160.