Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $42,560 +13.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.46
10th percentile $37,710
90th percentile $54,330
Employed locally 90
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,710
    25th
    $39,510
    50th (median)
    $42,560
    75th
    $48,640
    90th
    $54,330

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 60% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 40% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,570
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $38,590
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $38,240
    Kentucky $37,600
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $36,670
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $33,750

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $40,700
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,520
    Medical Assistants $39,820
    Dental Assistants $47,020
    Phlebotomists $39,040
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Lexington, KY is $20.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.02 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Lexington, KY is 13.3% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $37,710 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,510.