Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Greenville, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Median annual salary $31,480 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.14
10th percentile $27,040
90th percentile $52,000
Employed locally 90
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,040
    25th
    $31,480
    50th (median)
    $31,480
    75th
    $35,330
    90th
    $52,000

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,016 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 46% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 54% 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
    Wisconsin $48,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,070
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,230
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,950
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $43,470
    Florence, SC $41,150

    Related occupations in Greenville, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,570
    Nursing Assistants $36,760
    Medical Assistants $39,210
    Dental Assistants $48,100
    Phlebotomists $38,400
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Greenville?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Greenville, SC is $15.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.08 or more per hour.

    Is Greenville above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Greenville, SC is 16.2% 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 Greenville?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $27,040 per year in Greenville, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,480.