How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Wisconsin?
$49,150a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in Wisconsin. That is $23.63 an hour or $4,096 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.63
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,900Median: $49,150Highest 10%: $57,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,900 | $18.70 | |
| 25th | $46,120 | $22.17 | |
| Median | $49,150 | $23.63 | |
| 75th | $52,980 | $25.47 | |
| 90th | $57,050 | $27.43 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Madison, WI | $50,310 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $49,780 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $48,960 |
| Appleton, WI | $48,010 |
| Green Bay, WI | $46,470 |
| Wausau, WI | $45,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical transcriptionists.
| 1. Minnesota | $50,030 |
| 2. Wisconsin | $49,150 |
| 3. Maine | $48,600 |
| 4. Alaska | $48,360 |
| 5. Connecticut | $48,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $23.63 ($49,150 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $49,150 against $40,410 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 2 of 50 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays medical transcriptionists the most?
Madison, WI, with a median of $50,310 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.