Medical Transcriptionists pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for medical transcriptionists is $17.93 an hour ($37,280 a year). About 1,130 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($40,410). Michigan ranks 37th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical transcriptionists in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.83 | $30,840 |
| 25% of workers | $16.00 | $33,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.93 | $37,280 |
| 75% of workers | $21.75 | $45,230 |
| 90% of workers | $23.88 | $49,670 |
Medical Transcriptionists pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | $46,400 | 30 |
| Midland | $42,220 | 40 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $37,810 | 70 |
| Saginaw | $37,280 | 60 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $37,170 | 550 |
| Flint | $36,090 | 50 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $35,860 | 40 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for medical transcriptionists
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -4.4% over ten years, declining · about 6,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $41,100 |
| Medical Assistants | $39,870 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $37,470 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,340 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $48,120 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $39,870 |
| File Clerks | $43,950 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $67,150 |
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