Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Knoxville, TN

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

Median annual salary $42,290 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.33
10th percentile $35,280
90th percentile $54,540
Employed locally 170
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,280
    25th
    $39,370
    50th (median)
    $42,290
    75th
    $45,990
    90th
    $54,540

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 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, TN $43,970
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $43,800
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $42,930
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $40,880
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $39,720
    Johnson City, TN $38,620

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,750
    Nursing Assistants $36,920
    Medical Assistants $38,300
    Dental Assistants $46,100
    Phlebotomists $37,820
    Physical Therapist Assistants $60,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Knoxville?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Knoxville, TN is $20.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.39 or more per hour.

    Is Knoxville above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Knoxville, TN is 12.6% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $35,280 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,370.