Medical Transcriptionists pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,640 or more. The middle half of medical transcriptionists in South Bend earn between $39,160 and $48,000.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $45KMedian
- $48K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,290 | $3,858 | $22.25 |
| Median | $45,030 | $3,752 | $21.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,160 | $3,263 | $18.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Transcriptionists pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Medical transcriptionists in South Bend earn 16% more than the Indiana average ($39,870) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($41,710). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $40,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $46,290 | $45,030 | $37,430 | $55,640 | 30 |
| Indiana | $39,870 | $41,400 | $25,710 | $51,240 | 790 |
| United States | $41,710 | $40,410 | $28,250 | $55,950 | 41,550 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Transcriptionists salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $46,290, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $37,223 a year, or $3,102 a month and $1,432 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $37,653 | $3,138 |
| Working in IN | $37,223 | $3,102 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for medical transcriptionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $46,290 buys what about $49,850 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Transcriptionists salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 1st of 3 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- South Bend$46,290
- Evansville$45,830
- Indianapolis$45,590
Highest-paying cities for medical transcriptionists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($61,530).
- San Jose, CA$61,530
- San Francisco, CA$55,750
- Portland, ME$54,920
- Minneapolis, MN$54,160
- Chico, CA$54,060
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Medical Transcriptionists salary in South Bend: questions
How much do medical transcriptionists make an hour in South Bend?
$22.25 an hour on average, and $21.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical transcriptionists salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical transcriptionists take-home pay in South Bend?
About $37,223 a year ($3,102 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,290. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do medical transcriptionists earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($41,710).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9094; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.89, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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