Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $38,620 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.57
10th percentile $32,570
90th percentile $48,500
Employed locally 70
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,570
    25th
    $38,270
    50th (median)
    $38,620
    75th
    $43,900
    90th
    $48,500

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 69% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 31% 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, TN $43,970
    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

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $37,130
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,080
    Medical Assistants $36,900
    Dental Assistants $47,530
    Phlebotomists $34,940
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Johnson City?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Johnson City, TN is $18.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.14 or more per hour.

    Is Johnson City above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Johnson City, TN is 2.8% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $32,570 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,270.