Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $45,810 +22% vs national
Median hourly $22.02
10th percentile $35,050
90th percentile $54,800
Employed locally 50
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,050
    25th
    $38,660
    50th (median)
    $45,810
    75th
    $50,460
    90th
    $54,800

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $55,890
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,050
    Madison, WI $50,310
    Duluth, MN-WI $49,950
    Eau Claire, WI $49,720
    Wilmington, NC $49,590

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,360
    Nursing Assistants $37,770
    Medical Assistants $46,390
    Dental Assistants $47,710
    Phlebotomists $36,870
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $36,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Wausau, WI is $22.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.35 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Wausau, WI is 22% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $35,050 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,660.