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Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Nevada

The median pay for a medical transcriptionists in Nevada is $40,000/year ($19.23/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Nevada. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$40K
Median annual
$19.23/hr
Hourly rate
$36K
Entry level (10th %)
$57K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $40K get you in Nevada?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,848/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,501/mo
Rent as % of take-home52.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$40,084/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,347/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Nevada

Bar chart showing Medical Transcriptionists salary percentiles in Nevada: 10th percentile $36,320, 25th percentile $37,560, median $40,000, 75th percentile $47,750, 90th percentile $57,130. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$36K25th$38KMedian$40K75th$48K90th$57K
Bar chart showing Medical Transcriptionists salary percentiles in Nevada: 10th percentile $36,320, 25th percentile $37,560, median $40,000, 75th percentile $47,750, 90th percentile $57,130. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level medical transcriptionists (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $40K. Top earners bring in $57K or more, a $21K spread from bottom to top.

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Medical Transcriptionists salary by metro in Nevada

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas$43K+8%N/A
Reno$38K-6%N/A

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Frequently asked questions

How much do medical transcriptionists make in Nevada?

The median is $40,000 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,320, and experienced medical transcriptionists can clear $57,130. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $40K enough to live in Nevada?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,848/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,501/month, which eats 52.7% 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 Nevada?

Nevada 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 $40,084 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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