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Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Medical Transcriptionists make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$43,080
Median Annual Salary
▲
+12.4% vs 2024
$45,670
Mean Salary
$43,080
Median Salary
$20.71
Hourly Rate
610 people work as Medical Transcriptionists in Colorado
Medical Transcriptionists salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Medical Transcriptionists in Colorado earn a median salary of $43,080 per year ($3,590/month).
This is 6.5% above the national average of $40,464.
Colorado ranks #18 out of 50 states for Medical Transcriptionists pay.
Approximately 610 people work in this occupation across Colorado.
Salaries increased by 12.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Medical Transcriptionists
Transcribe medical reports recorded by physicians and other healthcare practitioners using various electronic devices, covering office visits, emergency room visits, diagnostic imaging studies, operations, chart reviews, and final summaries. Transcribe dictated reports and translate abbreviations into fully understandable form. Edit as necessary and return reports in either printed or electronic form for review and signature, or correction.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.12
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Writing
3.88
Monitoring
3.12
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.54
Administrative
4.25
Computers and Electronics
3.84
Medicine and Dentistry
3.02
Customer and Personal Service
2.7
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(38.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Medical Transcriptionists in Colorado
Salaries for Medical Transcriptionists in Colorado range from $32,010 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,290 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,510 and $56,810.
Median $43,080
P10: $32,010P25: $37,510P75: $56,810P90: $62,290
10th
$32,010
25th
$37,510
Median
$43,080
75th
$56,810
90th
$62,290
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$32,010
$15.39
$2,667
25th Percentile
$37,510
$18.03
$3,125
Median (50th)
$43,080
$20.71
$3,590
75th Percentile
$56,810
$27.31
$4,734
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,290
$29.95
$5,190
Note: The mean (average) salary of $45,670 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Medical Transcriptionists make in Colorado?
The median annual salary for Medical Transcriptionists in Colorado is $43,080 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $45,670.
What is the salary range for a Medical Transcriptionists in Colorado?
Salaries for Medical Transcriptionists in Colorado range from $32,010 at the 10th percentile to $62,290 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,510 and $56,810.
What is the starting salary for a Medical Transcriptionists in Colorado?
Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists positions in Colorado typically start around $32,010 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,510 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Medical Transcriptionists in Colorado?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 610 people are employed as Medical Transcriptionists in Colorado.
What is the hourly rate for a Medical Transcriptionists in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Medical Transcriptionists in Colorado is approximately $20.71 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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