Medical Transcriptionists pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for medical transcriptionists is $23.63 an hour ($49,150 a year). About 590 people work in this job there.
That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($40,410). Wisconsin ranks 2nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical transcriptionists in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.70 | $38,900 |
| 25% of workers | $22.17 | $46,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.63 | $49,150 |
| 75% of workers | $25.47 | $52,980 |
| 90% of workers | $27.43 | $57,050 |
Medical Transcriptionists pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | $50,310 | 80 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $49,780 | 190 |
| Appleton | $48,010 | 40 |
| Green Bay | $46,470 | 30 |
| Wausau | $45,810 | 50 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $41,150 |
| Medical Assistants | $48,680 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $45,970 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $48,380 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $43,060 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $60,280 |
| File Clerks | $45,130 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $89,260 |
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