Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $45,580 +21.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.91
10th percentile $29,820
90th percentile $59,790
Employed locally 170
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,820
    25th
    $40,570
    50th (median)
    $45,580
    75th
    $55,250
    90th
    $59,790

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 56% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 44% 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
    Rapid City, SD $52,310

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$38,070
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,970
    Medical Assistants$40,560
    Dental Assistants$48,220
    Medical Equipment Preparers$39,120
    Phlebotomists$38,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $21.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.84 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 21.4% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $29,820 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,570.