Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $46,400 +23.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.31
10th percentile $26,550
90th percentile $57,120
Employed locally 30
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,550
    25th
    $35,460
    50th (median)
    $46,400
    75th
    $51,020
    90th
    $57,120

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 60% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 40% 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
    Minnesota $52,190
    Wyoming $50,510
    Wilmington, NC $49,590
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $49,290
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,960

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,450
    Nursing Assistants $40,710
    Medical Assistants $40,500
    Dental Assistants $45,620
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,540
    Physical Therapist Aides $27,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Traverse City, MI is $22.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.46 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Traverse City, MI is 23.6% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $26,550 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,460.