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Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Reno, NV

The median pay for a medical transcriptionists in Reno, NV is $37,560/year ($18.06/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 101.01), that's roughly $37,184 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,870/month — about 69.2% of take-home, which is tight.

$38K
Median annual
$18.06/hr
Hourly rate
$38K
Entry level (10th %)
$57K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $38K get you in Reno?

Estimated take-home pay$2,685/mo
Rent (2BR median)-$1,870/mo
Rent as % of take-home69.6% ⚠ above 30% guideline
Groceries-$396/mo
Utilities-$198/mo
Transportation-$347/mo
Healthcare-$230/mo
Left over-$356/mo

Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Reno’s Regional Price Parity (101.01). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction.

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Reno, NV

Bar chart showing Medical Transcriptionists salary percentiles in Reno, NV: 10th percentile $37,560, 25th percentile $37,560, median $37,560, 75th percentile $44,780, 90th percentile $57,130. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$38K25th$38KMedian$38K75th$45K90th$57K
Bar chart showing Medical Transcriptionists salary percentiles in Reno, NV: 10th percentile $37,560, 25th percentile $37,560, median $37,560, 75th percentile $44,780, 90th percentile $57,130. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level medical transcriptionists (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $57K or more, a $20K 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
Nebraska$42K+11%420
Tennessee$41K+8%1,420
Nevada$40K+7%N/A
Oregon$40K+6%690
California$39K+4%5,630
Utah$39K+4%240
Florida$38K+2%2,000
Indiana$38K+2%1,100
Massachusetts$38K+1%550
Kentucky$38K+0%580
Washington$37K-1%880
Virginia$37K-1%620
District of Columbia$37K-1%270
Louisiana$37K-2%400
Delaware$37K-2%60
Illinois$37K-3%1,500
Arizona$36K-3%920
Michigan$36K-4%1,070
Pennsylvania$36K-4%1,380
Idaho$36K-4%380
West Virginia$36K-5%180
Kansas$35K-6%510
New Mexico$35K-8%170
Alaska$34K-9%80
Rhode Island$34K-11%90
Alabama$33K-13%720
Arkansas$32K-16%340
South Carolina$31K-16%710
Missouri$30K-20%720
Ohio$30K-21%1,270
Texas$29K-23%4,480
Oklahoma$29K-23%570
Georgia$28K-26%1,830
North Carolina$27K-27%1,630
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Frequently asked questions

How much do medical transcriptionists make in Reno, NV?

The median is $37,560 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,560, and experienced medical transcriptionists can clear $57,130. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $38K enough to live in Reno?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,685/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,870/month, which eats 69.6% 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 Reno?

Reno has a Regional Price Parity of 101.01 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median medical transcriptionists salary is worth about $37,184 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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