Medical Transcriptionists Salary in East Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $23,820 -36.6% vs national
Median hourly $11.45
10th percentile $23,560
90th percentile $36,500
Employed locally 90
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,560
    25th
    $23,820
    50th (median)
    $23,820
    75th
    $28,940
    90th
    $36,500

    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

    Related occupations in East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,640
    Nursing Assistants $35,110
    Medical Assistants $34,950
    Dental Assistants $37,280
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,590
    Phlebotomists $34,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in East Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in East Kentucky is $11.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.41 or more per hour.

    Is East Kentucky above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in East Kentucky is 36.6% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $23,560 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,820.