How much does a medical transcriptionist make in St. Louis?
$42,000a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $20.19 an hour or $3,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.19
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 165
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $42,000Highest 10%: $54,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $35,050 | $16.85 | |
| Median | $42,000 | $20.19 | |
| 75th | $52,710 | $25.34 | |
| 90th | $54,570 | $26.24 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists.
| Kansas City, MO | $39,600 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $67,450 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,820 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,020 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,120 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $45,880 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,750 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,710 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,110 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $38,670 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $38,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $20.19 ($42,000 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $42,000 against $40,410 nationally, 4% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $37,480, so St. Louis pays 12% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
70 of 165 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical transcriptionist make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,570 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.