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Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Montana

The median pay for a medical transcriptionists in Montana is $43,560/year ($20.94/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$44K
Median annual
$20.94/hr
Hourly rate
$36K
Entry level (10th %)
$57K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $44K get you in Montana?

Take-home$2,965/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,404/mo
Rent burden47.4% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$43,560/yr
After rent$1,561/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Montana

Bar chart showing Medical Transcriptionists salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $36,110, 25th percentile $38,820, median $43,560, 75th percentile $51,870, 90th percentile $57,250. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$36K25th$39KMedian$44K75th$52K90th$57K
Bar chart showing Medical Transcriptionists salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $36,110, 25th percentile $38,820, median $43,560, 75th percentile $51,870, 90th percentile $57,250. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level medical transcriptionists (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $44K.Top earners bring in $57K or more - a $21K spread from bottom to top.

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Medical Transcriptionists pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Minnesota$52K+39%370
Wyoming$51K+35%30
Wisconsin$49K+30%750
Maine$49K+29%140
Connecticut$47K+25%540
Hawaii$46K+22%40
South Dakota$46K+21%350
North Dakota$45K+19%120
Maryland$45K+19%240
Mississippi$44K+17%230
Montana$44K+16%80
New Jersey$43K+15%1,500
Iowa$43K+15%200
New Hampshire$43K+15%50
New York$43K+14%3,990

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Frequently asked questions

How much do medical transcriptionists make in Montana?

The median is $43,560 a year - that works out to about $20.94 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,110, and experienced medical transcriptionists can clear $57,250. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $44K enough to live in Montana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,965/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,404/month (median of metro areas), which eats 47.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a medical transcriptionists salary go in Montana?

Montana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median medical transcriptionists salary is worth about $43,560 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do medical transcriptionists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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