Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $35,020 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.84
10th percentile $29,360
90th percentile $48,720
Employed locally 40
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,360
    25th
    $29,360
    50th (median)
    $35,020
    75th
    $47,560
    90th
    $48,720

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 47% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 53% 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
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    Wilmington, NC $49,590
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $49,290
    Peoria, IL $48,160
    Asheville, NC $47,290

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,140
    Nursing Assistants $41,080
    Medical Assistants $40,600
    Phlebotomists $39,400
    Dental Assistants $44,770
    Medical Equipment Preparers $39,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Springfield, IL is $16.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.07 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Springfield, IL is 6.7% below 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $29,360 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,360.