Medical Transcriptionists Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $28,800 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.85
10th percentile $28,800
90th percentile $48,460
Employed locally 450
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,800
    25th
    $28,800
    50th (median)
    $28,800
    75th
    $32,610
    90th
    $48,460

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 37% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 63% 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 St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,700
    Nursing Assistants$38,820
    Medical Assistants$42,630
    Dental Assistants$47,220
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$36,190
    Physical Therapist Assistants$61,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in St. Louis, MO-IL is $13.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 23.3% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $28,800 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,800.