Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Jackson, TN

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

Median annual salary $43,970 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.14
10th percentile $31,290
90th percentile $60,300
Employed locally 60
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,290
    25th
    $37,760
    50th (median)
    $43,970
    75th
    $49,130
    90th
    $60,300

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 75% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 25% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $43,800
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $42,930
    Knoxville, TN $42,290
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $40,880
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $39,720
    Johnson City, TN $38,620

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,570
    Nursing Assistants $34,930
    Medical Assistants $37,100
    Dental Assistants $46,520
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,170
    Phlebotomists $36,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Jackson, TN is $21.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.29 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Jackson, TN is 17.1% 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 $31,290 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,760.