Medical Transcriptionists in Michigan
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- Medical Transcriptionists in Michigan earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Medical Transcriptionists Work in Michigan?
In 2018, there were 1,810 Medical Transcriptionists working in the state.
There were 1,950 Medical Transcriptionists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 140 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 720 Medical Transcriptionists working in it, which means Michigan has more Medical Transcriptionists than average.
Job Projections for Michigan
Jobs for Medical Transcriptionists in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, which is better than what is projected nationwide which is a decrease of 3.3%.
Michigan Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 220 annual Medical Transcriptionists job openings in Michigan, and 1,930 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 6,400 annual jobs and 55,500 total jobs in 2026.
What do Medical Transcriptionists Make in Michigan?
In 2018 wages for Medical Transcriptionists ranged from $21,350 to $45,440 with $31,430 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $10.26 to $21.84. The median hourly rate was $15.11.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $15.56 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $0.45.
The median salary in Michigan is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Michigan Metros for Medical Transcriptionists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Medical Transcriptionists.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 930 | $32,320 |
Lansing-East Lansing, MI | 110 | $35,600 |
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | 90 | $34,990 |
Flint, MI | 50 | $33,590 |
Saginaw, MI | 50 | $32,200 |
Ann Arbor, MI | 40 | $30,230 |
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | 30 | $37,290 |
Top States for Medical Transcriptionists Employment
View the list below to see where most Medical Transcriptionists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Florida | 5,280 | $34,300 |
California | 4,920 | $38,460 |
Texas | 4,780 | $29,730 |
Virginia | 2,820 | $32,030 |
Pennsylvania | 2,540 | $35,330 |
Illinois | 2,110 | $33,280 |
Michigan | 1,810 | $31,430 |
Ohio | 1,740 | $37,300 |
Georgia | 1,610 | $31,970 |
Wisconsin | 1,590 | $40,110 |
Missouri | 1,570 | $34,570 |
New York | 1,450 | $40,140 |
Tennessee | 1,370 | $32,720 |
Indiana | 1,310 | $29,570 |
Washington | 1,190 | $37,690 |
Oregon | 1,140 | $37,820 |
Arizona | 950 | $26,760 |
North Carolina | 930 | $33,550 |
New Jersey | 900 | $42,050 |
Kentucky | 860 | $36,030 |
Below are the states where Medical Transcriptionists get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Alaska | $49,860 |
Maryland | $42,660 |
Minnesota | $42,630 |
New Jersey | $42,050 |
New York | $40,140 |
Wisconsin | $40,110 |
Vermont | $39,880 |
New Hampshire | $39,420 |
Wyoming | $38,840 |
California | $38,460 |
Related Careers in Michigan
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | Michigan Employment Total |
---|---|
Medical Assistants | 23,680 |
Dental Assistants | 9,960 |
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 3,510 |
Phlebotomists | 3,090 |
Medical Equipment Preparers | 1,930 |
Healthcare Support Workers | 1,260 |
Pharmacy Aides | 630 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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