Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $55,890 +48.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.87
10th percentile $44,890
90th percentile $71,790
Employed locally 30
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,890
    25th
    $46,670
    50th (median)
    $55,890
    75th
    $55,890
    90th
    $71,790

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 66% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 34% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $54,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $53,330
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,050
    Rapid City, SD $52,310

    Nearby metros — Medical Transcriptionists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $54,290
    New Haven, CT $47,880
    Connecticut $46,800
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $46,800
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $46,560
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $45,550

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $38,300
    Nursing Assistants $47,580
    Medical Assistants $45,640
    Dental Assistants $49,190
    Phlebotomists $44,020
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $40,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Norwich?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Norwich, CT is $26.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.51 or more per hour.

    Is Norwich above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Norwich, CT is 48.8% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $44,890 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,670.