Medical Transcriptionists Salary in South Bend, IN-MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI

Median annual salary $40,860 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.64
10th percentile $37,750
90th percentile $48,240
Employed locally 50
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,750
    25th
    $39,810
    50th (median)
    $40,860
    75th
    $45,820
    90th
    $48,240

    South Bend economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,385 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 62% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 38% 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
    Minnesota $52,190
    Wyoming $50,510
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    Wilmington, NC $49,590
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $49,460

    Related occupations in South Bend, IN-MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,410
    Nursing Assistants $37,760
    Medical Assistants $38,640
    Dental Assistants $48,780
    Phlebotomists $38,210
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in South Bend?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in South Bend, IN-MI is $19.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.75 or more per hour.

    Is South Bend above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in South Bend, IN-MI is 8.8% 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 South Bend?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $37,750 per year in South Bend, IN-MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,810.