Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Ohio

Medical transcriptionists in Ohio earn the most in Cincinnati (average $47,630 a year) and the least in Toledo ($34,740), across the 5 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical transcriptionists average at $38,480 and the median at $37,060 for 680 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $41,710.

Medical Transcriptionists average salary by city in Ohio

Cincinnati$47,630
Columbus$38,850
Cleveland$37,160
Akron$35,880
Toledo$34,740

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cincinnati	$47,630	$46,560	$38,760	$38,726	95
Columbus	$38,850	$38,870	$28,190	$31,805	95
Cleveland	$37,160	$29,960	$29,960	$30,536	94
Akron	$35,880	$29,480	$29,480	$29,575	93
Toledo	$34,740	$34,110	$27,000	$28,719	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. 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 Ohio

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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