Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Illinois

Medical transcriptionists in Illinois earn the most in Peoria (average $46,780 a year) and the least in Springfield ($40,520), across the 3 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical transcriptionists average at $44,420 and the median at $45,490 for 970 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $41,710.

Medical Transcriptionists average salary by city in Illinois

Peoria$46,780
Chicago$40,680
Springfield$40,520

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Peoria	$46,780	$48,160	$40,560	$37,593	91
Chicago	$40,680	$38,700	$31,760	$32,994	104
Springfield	$40,520	$36,060	$31,200	$32,873	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Medical Transcriptionists salary in other states

Medical Transcriptionists salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9094.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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