Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $26,050 -30.6% vs national
Median hourly $12.52
10th percentile $17,310
90th percentile $44,910
Employed locally 430
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,310
    25th
    $21,480
    50th (median)
    $26,050
    75th
    $43,480
    90th
    $44,910

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 32% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 68% 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
    Asheville, NC $47,290
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,570
    Lincoln, NE $43,170

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,010
    Nursing Assistants $38,580
    Medical Assistants $45,330
    Dental Assistants $49,140
    Phlebotomists $42,760
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Charlotte, NC-SC is $12.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.77 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 30.6% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $17,310 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,480.