Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Kentucky
Medical Transcriptionists in Kentucky earn a median salary of $34,293 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.7% vs the national median of $37,550. An estimated 460 medical transcriptionists are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $23,820 to $42,560 depending on location.
$34,293
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$42,560
Highest paying metro
$23,820
Lowest paying metro
460
Employed in Kentucky
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Medical Transcriptionists salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | $42,560 | $39,510 | $48,640 | 90 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $38,590 | $31,430 | $45,970 | 140 |
| West Kentucky | $36,670 | $35,790 | $38,160 | 40 |
| South Central Kentucky | $33,750 | $28,980 | $41,910 | 60 |
| Central Kentucky | $30,370 | $28,230 | $36,060 | 40 |
| East Kentucky | $23,820 | $23,820 | $28,940 | 90 |