Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $45,010 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.64
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $53,060
Employed locally 80
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $32,360
    50th (median)
    $45,010
    75th
    $47,700
    90th
    $53,060

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 54% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 46% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,050
    Minnesota $52,190
    Maine $48,520
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,960
    New Haven, CT $47,880

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $38,950
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,960
    Medical Assistants $47,340
    Dental Assistants $48,220
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,070
    Phlebotomists $37,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Omaha, NE-IA is $21.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.21 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 19.9% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,360.