Medical Transcriptionist salary in Iowa
What medical transcriptionists earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,010$21.64 per hour
vs U.S.+11%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$39,350 – $48,040Top 10%: $52,660+
Jobs1800.43× the U.S. concentration
Medical Transcriptionist pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $46,870 | $22.53 | 100 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $41,400 | $19.90 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
Nebraska · $45,880 Illinois · $45,490 California · $45,050 Tennessee · $44,720 North Dakota · $44,660 Hawaii · $44,310
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Iowa?
Medical Transcriptionists in Iowa earned a median of $45,010 a year ($21.64 an hour) in May 2025, 11% more than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $39,350 to $48,040.
Where in Iowa do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Omaha, NE-IA at $46,870.
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.