Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $28,440 -24.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.67
10th percentile $20,800
90th percentile $40,510
Employed locally 280
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,800
    25th
    $22,220
    50th (median)
    $28,440
    75th
    $34,180
    90th
    $40,510

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 40% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 60% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $36,030
    Tulsa, OK $30,200
    Roanoke, VA $29,870
    Oklahoma $28,920
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $27,040

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,140
    Nursing Assistants $35,840
    Medical Assistants $38,190
    Dental Assistants $46,160
    Physical Therapist Assistants $61,980
    Phlebotomists $40,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Oklahoma City?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Oklahoma City, OK is $13.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.97 or more per hour.

    Is Oklahoma City above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 24.3% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $20,800 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,220.