Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $33,870 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.28
10th percentile $28,330
90th percentile $47,560
Employed locally 80
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,330
    25th
    $28,330
    50th (median)
    $33,870
    75th
    $41,370
    90th
    $47,560

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 51% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 49% 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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,240
    Nursing Assistants$34,660
    Medical Assistants$37,320
    Dental Assistants$39,230
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$45,570
    Phlebotomists$36,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Augusta, GA-SC is $16.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.40 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 9.8% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $28,330 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,330.