Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Jackson, MS

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

Median annual salary $43,490 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.91
10th percentile $23,220
90th percentile $43,490
Employed locally 40
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,220
    25th
    $27,970
    50th (median)
    $43,490
    75th
    $43,490
    90th
    $43,490

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 72% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 28% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $40,880
    Hattiesburg, MS $36,250

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$25,260
    Nursing Assistants$31,150
    Psychiatric Aides$30,660
    Medical Assistants$36,390
    Dental Assistants$46,700
    Phlebotomists$37,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Jackson, MS is $20.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.91 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Jackson, MS is 15.8% above 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $23,220 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,970.