Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,940 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.28
10th percentile $25,960
90th percentile $46,560
Employed locally 80
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,960
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $35,940
    75th
    $42,650
    90th
    $46,560

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $35,470
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,630
    Medical Assistants $36,530
    Dental Assistants $35,640
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $28,230
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Kansas is $17.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.77 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Kansas is 4.3% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $25,960 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.