Medical Transcriptionists Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $52,190 +39% vs national
Median hourly $25.09
10th percentile $49,400
90th percentile $61,450
Employed locally 40
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,400
    25th
    $52,190
    50th (median)
    $52,190
    75th
    $52,190
    90th
    $61,450

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 69% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 31% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $49,950
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $45,580
    Rochester, MN $45,240
    Fargo, ND-MN $43,230

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,850
    Nursing Assistants $39,090
    Medical Assistants $46,740
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $39,960
    Dental Assistants $60,060
    Phlebotomists $39,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in St. Cloud, MN is $25.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.54 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in St. Cloud, MN is 39% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $49,400 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,190.