Medical Transcriptionist salary in Michigan
What medical transcriptionists earn in Michigan and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$37,280$17.93 per hour
vs U.S.−8%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$33,280 – $45,230Top 10%: $49,670+
Jobs1,1300.96× the U.S. concentration
Medical Transcriptionist pay in Michigan cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $37,170 | $17.87 | 550 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $37,810 | $18.18 | 70 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $41,990 | $20.19 | 70 |
| Saginaw, MI | $37,280 | $17.93 | 60 |
| Flint, MI | $36,090 | $17.35 | 50 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $35,860 | $17.24 | 40 |
| Midland, MI | $42,220 | $20.30 | 40 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $45,030 | $21.65 | 30 |
| Traverse City, MI | $46,400 | $22.31 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Michigan
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
Missouri · $37,480 New Mexico · $37,480 West Virginia · $37,440 Ohio · $37,060 Massachusetts · $36,910 Arizona · $36,550
Other healthcare salaries in Michigan
Registered Nurses · $94,300 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,000 Nursing Assistants · $39,570 Medical Assistants · $39,870 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,340 Physicians, All Other · $155,480 Dental Assistants · $48,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,460 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,260 Pharmacists · $137,860 Dental Hygienists · $83,790 Physical Therapists · $100,900
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Michigan?
Medical Transcriptionists in Michigan earned a median of $37,280 a year ($17.93 an hour) in May 2025, 8% less than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $33,280 to $45,230.
Where in Michigan do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in Michigan, pay was highest in Traverse City, MI at $46,400.
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.