How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Missouri?
$37,480a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in Missouri. That is $18.02 an hour or $3,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.02
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,570Median: $37,480Highest 10%: $49,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,570 | $14.22 | |
| 25th | $34,540 | $16.61 | |
| Median | $37,480 | $18.02 | |
| 75th | $46,010 | $22.12 | |
| 90th | $49,810 | $23.95 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $42,000 |
| Kansas City, MO | $39,600 |
| Columbia, MO | $36,820 |
| Joplin, MO | $28,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical transcriptionists.
| 31. Mississippi | $38,600 |
| 32. Idaho | $38,140 |
| 33. Louisiana | $38,040 |
| 34. Missouri | $37,480 |
| 35. New Mexico | $37,480 |
| 36. West Virginia | $37,440 |
| 37. Michigan | $37,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $18.02 ($37,480 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $37,480 against $40,410 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Missouri rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
Missouri ranks 34 of 50 states.
Which city in Missouri pays medical transcriptionists the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $42,000 a year.
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.