Medical Transcriptionists Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $47,880 +27.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.02
10th percentile $40,090
90th percentile $51,980
Employed locally 100
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,090
    25th
    $42,500
    50th (median)
    $47,880
    75th
    $51,980
    90th
    $51,980

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 56% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 44% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $55,890
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $54,290
    Connecticut $46,800
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $46,800
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $46,560
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $45,550

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $41,010
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $37,750
    Medical Assistants $46,090
    Dental Assistants $50,170
    Phlebotomists $46,540
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $57,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in New Haven, CT is $23.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.11 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in New Haven, CT is 27.5% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $40,090 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,500.