Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $25,060 -33.3% vs national
Median hourly $12.05
10th percentile $21,490
90th percentile $48,360
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,490
    25th
    $22,680
    50th (median)
    $25,060
    75th
    $33,340
    90th
    $48,360

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 40% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 60% 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 Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $38,760
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,000
    Medical Assistants $44,220
    Dental Assistants $51,500
    Phlebotomists $40,620
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Greensboro, NC is $12.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.09 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Greensboro, NC is 33.3% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $21,490 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,680.