Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $32,260 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.51
10th percentile $24,300
90th percentile $46,950
Employed locally 70
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,300
    25th
    $29,720
    50th (median)
    $32,260
    75th
    $39,090
    90th
    $46,950

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 41% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 59% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,970
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $54,290
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $51,880
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $49,650
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $48,440

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,380
    Nursing Assistants $35,620
    Medical Assistants $37,800
    Dental Assistants $38,540
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $33,760
    Physical Therapist Assistants $65,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Fayetteville, AR is $15.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.95 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Fayetteville, AR is 14.1% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $24,300 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,720.