Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Illinois
Medical Transcriptionists in Illinois earn a median salary of $42,748 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +13.8% vs the national median of $37,550. An estimated 1,580 medical transcriptionists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $34,780 to $49,980 depending on location.
$42,748
Avg median salary in Illinois
$49,980
Highest paying metro
$34,780
Lowest paying metro
1,580
Employed in Illinois
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Medical Transcriptionists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Illinois | $49,980 | $39,790 | $53,460 | 50 |
| Peoria, IL | $48,160 | $40,560 | $52,880 | 60 |
| East Central Illinois | $45,800 | $36,400 | $52,700 | 40 |
| Springfield, IL | $35,020 | $29,360 | $47,560 | 40 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $34,780 | $30,870 | $41,090 | 1,390 |