Medical Transcriptionist salary in Wisconsin
What medical transcriptionists earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$49,150$23.63 per hour
vs U.S.+22%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$46,120 – $52,980Top 10%: $57,050+
Jobs5900.75× the U.S. concentration
Medical Transcriptionist pay in Wisconsin cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $49,780 | $23.93 | 190 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,960 | $23.54 | 130 |
| Madison, WI | $50,310 | $24.19 | 80 |
| Wausau, WI | $45,810 | $22.02 | 50 |
| Appleton, WI | $48,010 | $23.08 | 40 |
| Green Bay, WI | $46,470 | $22.34 | 30 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $49,210 | $23.66 | 30 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $47,390 | $22.79 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Wisconsin
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
Minnesota · $50,030 Maine · $48,600 Alaska · $48,360 Connecticut · $48,190 Wyoming · $48,100 Oregon · $46,280
Other healthcare salaries in Wisconsin
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,340 Registered Nurses · $95,530 Nursing Assistants · $45,130 Medical Assistants · $48,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,970 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,670 Dental Assistants · $47,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,760 Physicians, All Other · $391,740 Pharmacists · $148,740 Physical Therapists · $101,840 Nurse Practitioners · $131,980
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Wisconsin?
Medical Transcriptionists in Wisconsin earned a median of $49,150 a year ($23.63 an hour) in May 2025, 22% more than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $46,120 to $52,980.
Where in Wisconsin do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in Madison, WI at $50,310.
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.