Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $23,040 -38.6% vs national
Median hourly $11.08
10th percentile $23,040
90th percentile $45,750
Employed locally 50
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,040
    25th
    $23,040
    50th (median)
    $23,040
    75th
    $40,760
    90th
    $45,750

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 37% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 63% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $43,300
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $42,170
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $39,720
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $39,600
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $36,700
    Michigan $36,230

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,510
    Medical Assistants $38,670
    Nursing Assistants $35,380
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $30,460
    Dental Assistants $38,170
    Massage Therapists $65,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Athens, GA is $11.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Athens, GA is 38.6% below 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $23,040 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,040.