Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Illinois
Medical Transcriptionists in Illinois earn a median of $45,490 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($40,410)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 970
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,760; the top 10% earn over $55,070. Nationally the range is $28,250 to $55,950.
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Medical Transcriptionists pay in Illinois
How much do medical transcriptionists make in Illinois?
The median is $45,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,760 and the top 10% earn over $55,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for medical transcriptionists?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 50 (+13% vs. the national median of $40,410). Living costs are not included.