Medical Transcriptionist salary in Kansas
What medical transcriptionists earn in Kansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$35,390$17.02 per hour
vs U.S.−12%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$28,530 – $45,910Top 10%: $51,580+
Jobs4201.08× the U.S. concentration
Medical Transcriptionist pay in Kansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $39,600 | $19.04 | 220 |
| Wichita, KS | $38,710 | $18.61 | 90 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $37,490 | $18.03 | 60 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $28,600 | $13.75 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kansas
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
Arizona · $36,550 Alabama · $35,340 Virginia · $35,130 Arkansas · $35,100 Rhode Island · $34,790 Delaware · $34,070
Other healthcare salaries in Kansas
Registered Nurses · $79,320 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,260 Nursing Assistants · $38,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,760 Medical Assistants · $39,510 Physicians, All Other · $221,540 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,310 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,050 Nurse Practitioners · $126,650 Pharmacists · $137,800 Physical Therapists · $98,290 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $76,070
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Kansas?
Medical Transcriptionists in Kansas earned a median of $35,390 a year ($17.02 an hour) in May 2025, 12% less than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $28,530 to $45,910.
Where in Kansas do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in Kansas, pay was highest in Kansas City, MO-KS at $39,600.
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.