Medical Transcriptionist salary in Missouri
What medical transcriptionists earn in Missouri and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$37,480$18.02 per hour
vs U.S.−7%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$34,540 – $46,010Top 10%: $49,810+
Jobs3100.40× the U.S. concentration
Medical Transcriptionist pay in Missouri 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 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $42,000 | $20.19 | 160 |
| Columbia, MO | $36,820 | $17.70 | 40 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $28,600 | $13.75 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Missouri
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
Louisiana · $38,040 New Mexico · $37,480 West Virginia · $37,440 Michigan · $37,280 Ohio · $37,060 Massachusetts · $36,910
Other healthcare salaries in Missouri
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,080 Registered Nurses · $81,780 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,530 Medical Assistants · $40,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,100 Nurse Practitioners · $129,930 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,300 Dental Assistants · $45,970 Pharmacists · $137,610 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,040 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $73,080
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Missouri?
Medical Transcriptionists in Missouri earned a median of $37,480 a year ($18.02 an hour) in May 2025, 7% less than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $34,540 to $46,010.
Where in Missouri do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in Missouri, pay was highest in St. Louis, MO-IL at $42,000.
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.