Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $45,240 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.75
10th percentile $44,720
90th percentile $59,920
Employed locally 40
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,720
    25th
    $44,910
    50th (median)
    $45,240
    75th
    $56,610
    90th
    $59,920

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 50% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 50% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,050
    St. Cloud, MN $52,190
    Duluth, MN-WI $49,950
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $45,580
    Fargo, ND-MN $43,230

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,880
    Nursing Assistants$46,910
    Medical Assistants$48,980
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$45,310
    Phlebotomists$46,040
    Dental Assistants$62,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Rochester, MN is $21.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.81 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Rochester, MN is 20.5% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $44,720 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,910.