Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $36,600 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.60
10th percentile $26,050
90th percentile $46,640
Employed locally 120
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,050
    25th
    $33,360
    50th (median)
    $36,600
    75th
    $40,760
    90th
    $46,640

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 53% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 47% 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
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $36,210

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,900
    Nursing Assistants $36,360
    Medical Assistants $37,080
    Dental Assistants $40,140
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $28,110
    Phlebotomists $37,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Wichita, KS is $17.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.59 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Wichita, KS is 2.5% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $26,050 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,360.