Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $27,690 -26.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.31
10th percentile $22,940
90th percentile $44,440
Employed locally 90
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,940
    25th
    $22,940
    50th (median)
    $27,690
    75th
    $34,160
    90th
    $44,440

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 41% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 59% 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
    Jackson, TN $43,970
    Jackson, MS $43,490
    Jacksonville, FL $42,350
    Kansas City, MO-KS $37,320
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $37,090
    Wichita, KS $36,600

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30,530
    Nursing Assistants$37,020
    Medical Assistants$45,040
    Psychiatric Aides$38,390
    Dental Assistants$46,230
    Phlebotomists$45,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Topeka, KS is $13.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.36 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Topeka, KS is 26.3% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $22,940 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,940.