How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Chicago?
$38,700a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $18.61 an hour or $3,225 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.61
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 165
- Jobs in the area
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,850Median: $38,700Highest 10%: $52,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,850 | $13.39 | |
| 25th | $31,760 | $15.27 | |
| Median | $38,700 | $18.61 | |
| 75th | $49,530 | $23.81 | |
| 90th | $52,050 | $25.02 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists.
| Peoria, IL | $48,160 |
| St. Louis, MO | $42,000 |
| Davenport, IA | $41,400 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $72,230 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $67,840 |
| Massage Therapist | $61,200 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,950 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $48,670 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $48,630 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $48,440 |
| Medical Assistant | $47,270 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,190 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $18.61 ($38,700 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $38,700 against $40,410 nationally, 4% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $45,490, so Chicago pays 15% less.
Where does Chicago rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
91 of 165 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical transcriptionist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,050 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.