Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $36,250 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.43
10th percentile $31,410
90th percentile $49,220
Employed locally 50
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,410
    25th
    $34,720
    50th (median)
    $36,250
    75th
    $45,440
    90th
    $49,220

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 61% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 39% 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
    Jackson, MS $43,490
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $40,880

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,850
    Nursing Assistants $29,990
    Medical Assistants $34,820
    Dental Assistants $36,410
    Phlebotomists $36,530
    Orderlies $27,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Hattiesburg, MS is $17.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.68 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 3.5% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $31,410 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,720.