Medical Transcriptionists in Nebraska
Is Nebraska a good place for you to work as a Medical Transcriptionist?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Medical Transcriptionists in Nebraska are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Medical Transcriptionists in Nebraska is growing slower than average.
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Medical Transcriptionists in Nebraska earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Medical Transcriptionists Work in Nebraska?
In 2018, there were 450 Medical Transcriptionists working in the state.
There were 410 Medical Transcriptionists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 40 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 720 Medical Transcriptionists working in it, which means Nebraska has fewer Medical Transcriptionists than average.
Job Projections for Nebraska
Jobs for Medical Transcriptionists in this state are growing at a rate of 1.9% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of -3.3%.
Nebraska Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 60 annual job openings, and 550 total jobs in 2026 for Medical Transcriptionists in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 6,400 annual jobs and 55,500 total jobs in 2026.
What do Medical Transcriptionists Make in Nebraska?
In 2018 wages for Medical Transcriptionists ranged from $25,440 to $47,310 with $34,790 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $12.23 to $22.75. The median hourly rate was $16.73.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $16.57 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.16.
The median salary in Nebraska is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Nebraska 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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Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA | 210 | $34,360 |
Lincoln, NE | 110 | $34,950 |
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | 40 | $35,390 |
Top States for Medical Transcriptionists Employment
The table below shows the states 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 Nebraska
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Occupation | Nebraska Employment Total |
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Medical Assistants | 2,630 |
Dental Assistants | 2,240 |
Phlebotomists | 820 |
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 590 |
Pharmacy Aides | 440 |
Medical Equipment Preparers | 340 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.