Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $41,180 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.80
10th percentile $35,900
90th percentile $53,240
Employed locally 40
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,900
    25th
    $37,960
    50th (median)
    $41,180
    75th
    $51,960
    90th
    $53,240

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 33% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $51,880
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $51,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,070
    Modesto, CA $45,760
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $43,930
    Montana $43,560

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,900
    Nursing Assistants $35,590
    Medical Assistants $38,420
    Dental Assistants $43,750
    Phlebotomists $38,500
    Medical Equipment Preparers $40,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Springfield, MO is $19.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.60 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Springfield, MO is 9.7% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $35,900 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,960.