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Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Medical Transcriptionists make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,490
Median Annual Salary
▲
+24.3% vs 2024
$44,420
Mean Salary
$45,490
Median Salary
$21.87
Hourly Rate
970 people work as Medical Transcriptionists in Illinois
Medical Transcriptionists salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Medical Transcriptionists in Illinois earn a median salary of $45,490 per year ($3,790/month).
This is 12.4% above the national average of $40,464.
Illinois ranks #10 out of 50 states for Medical Transcriptionists pay.
Approximately 970 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 24.3% 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 Illinois
Salaries for Medical Transcriptionists in Illinois range from $31,760 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $55,070 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,070 and $50,840.
Median $45,490
P10: $31,760P25: $36,070P75: $50,840P90: $55,070
10th
$31,760
25th
$36,070
Median
$45,490
75th
$50,840
90th
$55,070
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,760
$15.27
$2,646
25th Percentile
$36,070
$17.34
$3,005
Median (50th)
$45,490
$21.87
$3,790
75th Percentile
$50,840
$24.44
$4,236
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$55,070
$26.48
$4,589
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,420 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Medical Transcriptionists make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Medical Transcriptionists in Illinois is $45,490 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,420.
What is the salary range for a Medical Transcriptionists in Illinois?
Salaries for Medical Transcriptionists in Illinois range from $31,760 at the 10th percentile to $55,070 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,070 and $50,840.
What is the starting salary for a Medical Transcriptionists in Illinois?
Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists positions in Illinois typically start around $31,760 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,070 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Medical Transcriptionists in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 970 people are employed as Medical Transcriptionists in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Medical Transcriptionists in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Medical Transcriptionists in Illinois is approximately $21.87 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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