What is the median medical transcriptionist salary in Missouri?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), medical transcriptionists in Missouri earned a median annual wage of approximately $37,480.

What is the salary range for medical transcriptionists in Missouri?

BLS OEWS (May 2025) reports the 10th-percentile annual wage for medical transcriptionists in Missouri at approximately $29,570 and the 90th-percentile wage at approximately $49,810.

How does the Missouri medical transcriptionist salary compare to the national average?

BLS OEWS (May 2025) reports the median annual wage for medical transcriptionists in Missouri at approximately $37,480, which is about $70 below the national median of $37,550.

Medical Transcriptionist Salary in Missouri (2026)

Updated January 10, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Missouri medical transcriptionists earn a median annual wage of $37,480 (median $18.02/hr) per BLS OEWS (May 2025). The 10th percentile earns $29,570 while the top 10% earn over $49,810. Medical Transcriptionists employment in Missouri totals 310 workers statewide (May 2025).

Key Takeaways

Median pay: $37,480 per year ($18.02/hr)
25th percentile: $34,540 per year
75th percentile: $46,010 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $49,810 per year ($23.95/hr)
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $29,570 per year ($14.21/hr)
Missouri employment: 310 workers
vs. national median: 7.3% below the U.S. median of $40,410
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.40 - medical transcriptionists are less concentrated in Missouri than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed January 1, 0001.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical transcriptionist wages in Missouri vary by metro area, experience, and specialization. Below you will find detailed salary data and wage percentile breakdowns.

Medical-Transcriptionist Salary in Missouri

Median Salary $37,480 $18.02/hr

Average Salary $39,900 $19.18/hr

State National Diff

Median Wage $37,480 $40,410 -7.3%

Mean Wage $39,900 $41,710 -4.3%

Salary Range

$29,570 10th pctl

$37,480 Median

$49,810 90th pctl

10th Percentile $29,570 $14.21/hr

25th Percentile $34,540 $16.61/hr

75th Percentile $46,010 $22.12/hr

90th Percentile $49,810 $23.95/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed310

Jobs per 1,0000.1

Medical Transcriptionist Wages by Metro Area in Missouri

Medical Transcriptionists Wages by Metro Area in Missouri

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), medical transcriptionists wages in Missouri vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Kansas City	220	$39,600	$41,210	$27,640	$55,180
St. Louis	160	$42,000	$43,070	$31,200	$54,570
Columbia	40	$36,820	$36,700	$30,110	$46,160
Joplin	40	$28,600	$31,410	$28,600	$43,890

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Understanding Wage Percentiles

Wage percentiles show how medical transcriptionist salaries are distributed across Missouri. The 10th percentile represents entry-level wages, while the 90th percentile reflects what experienced professionals earn. The median (50th percentile) is the midpoint where half of medical transcriptionists earn more and half earn less.

These figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and reflect reported wages for Missouri. Actual earnings depend on employer, certifications, and years of experience.

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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)