Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $47,290 +25.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.74
10th percentile $36,910
90th percentile $65,150
Employed locally 50
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,910
    25th
    $42,040
    50th (median)
    $47,290
    75th
    $65,150
    90th
    $65,150

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 68% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Transcriptionists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $56,250
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $55,890
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $54,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $53,330
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,050

    Nearby metros — Medical Transcriptionists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $49,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,070
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $47,660
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,570
    Lincoln, NE $43,170
    Winston-Salem, NC $41,310

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,150
    Nursing Assistants $38,740
    Medical Assistants $39,910
    Dental Assistants $49,870
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,980
    Phlebotomists $39,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Asheville, NC is $22.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.29 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Asheville, NC is 25.9% above the national median of $37,550. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Transcriptionists in Asheville?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $36,910 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,040.