Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $37,560 +0% vs national
Median hourly $18.06
10th percentile $37,560
90th percentile $57,130
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,560
    25th
    $37,560
    50th (median)
    $37,560
    75th
    $44,780
    90th
    $57,130

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 44% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 56% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $43,430
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $43,300
    Jacksonville, FL $42,350
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $41,040
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $31,480

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,280
    Nursing Assistants$46,500
    Medical Assistants$45,680
    Dental Assistants$55,470
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37,130
    Massage Therapists$47,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Reno, NV is $18.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.48 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Reno, NV is 0% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $37,560 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,560.