Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $43,630 +16.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.98
10th percentile $35,280
90th percentile $53,120
Employed locally 280
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,280
    25th
    $38,820
    50th (median)
    $43,630
    75th
    $48,030
    90th
    $53,120

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 57% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 43% 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 Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,490
    Nursing Assistants $38,170
    Medical Assistants $45,080
    Dental Assistants $48,960
    Phlebotomists $38,970
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Indianapolis, IN is $20.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.15 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 16.2% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $35,280 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,820.