Medical Transcriptionist salary in Illinois
What medical transcriptionists earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,490$21.87 per hour
vs U.S.+13%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$36,070 – $50,840Top 10%: $55,070+
Jobs9700.60× the U.S. concentration
Medical Transcriptionist pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38,700 | $18.61 | 720 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $42,000 | $20.19 | 160 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $41,400 | $19.90 | 60 |
| Peoria, IL | $48,160 | $23.15 | 60 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $44,220 | $21.26 | 50 |
| Springfield, IL | $36,060 | $17.34 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
Oregon · $46,280 South Dakota · $46,070 Nebraska · $45,880 California · $45,050 Iowa · $45,010 Tennessee · $44,720
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Illinois?
Medical Transcriptionists in Illinois earned a median of $45,490 a year ($21.87 an hour) in May 2025, 13% more than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $36,070 to $50,840.
Where in Illinois do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Peoria, IL at $48,160.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.