Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Wisconsin

Medical transcriptionists in Wisconsin earn the most in Madison (average $51,010 a year) and the least in Wausau ($45,290), across the 5 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical transcriptionists average at $48,750 and the median at $49,150 for 590 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $41,710.

Medical Transcriptionists average salary by city in Wisconsin

Madison$51,010
Milwaukee$49,340
Appleton$47,400
Green Bay$46,940
Wausau$45,290

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Madison	$51,010	$50,310	$48,460	$41,540	97
Milwaukee	$49,340	$49,780	$46,530	$40,280	97
Appleton	$47,400	$48,010	$45,200	$38,817	92
Green Bay	$46,940	$46,470	$38,900	$38,470	93
Wausau	$45,290	$45,810	$38,660	$37,226	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 Wisconsin

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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