Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $40,720 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.58
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $50,350
Employed locally 30
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,570
    50th (median)
    $40,720
    75th
    $48,230
    90th
    $50,350

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 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
    Wilmington, NC $49,590
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $49,290
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,960

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,280
    Nursing Assistants$39,130
    Medical Assistants$37,680
    Dental Assistants$47,370
    Phlebotomists$38,980
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Lansing, MI is $19.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.65 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Lansing, MI is 8.4% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,570.