Transcriptionists for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Time Management6%Organizational Skills6%Education level
Bachelor's degree51%High school diploma or GED26%Vocational or technical training9%Years of experience
3-5 years40%More than 10 years40%Less than a year10%Current company
Henry Ford Health Systems
Scribe America
Manpower
Time at current job
2-5 years33%More than 5 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 216 profiles for Transcriptionists in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 18, 2026
Transcriptionist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $75,986 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,145 – $108,642 yearly
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Pathology Transcriptionist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CLife & Health Insurance LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordMedical Transcriptionist & Office Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Pharmacy Technician CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSchedule ManagementTranscriptionist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportRetail Sales TransactionsTranscriptionist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementPulmonary Function TestingData EntryAudio TranscriptionTranscriptionFreelance Transcriptionist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SpecialistSkills
Communication SkillsTypingEnglishMicrosoft WordWord ProcessingWord EmbeddingsLegal Transcriptionist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
RBT CertificationSkills
Time ManagementMicrosoft OfficeComputer SkillsProductivity SoftwareWriting SkillsSchedule Management
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What's the average time to fill a transcriptionist role?
The average time to fill a transcriptionist role is 60 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do transcriptionists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a transcriptionist include: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for transcriptionists?
Common licenses or certifications for transcriptionists include: Driver's License, Pharmacy Technician Certification and Life & Health Insurance License.
What are some job titles related to transcriptionists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to transcriptionists include: freelance transcriptionist, legal transcriptionist and senior legal transcriptionist (federal & state contracts).
What level of education is common for a transcriptionist?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a transcriptionist in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a transcriptionist?
Most transcriptionists have 10 years of professional experience.
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