Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $39,600 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.04
10th percentile $24,530
90th percentile $54,580
Employed locally 50
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,530
    25th
    $29,520
    50th (median)
    $39,600
    75th
    $47,120
    90th
    $54,580

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 68% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 32% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $43,300
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $42,170
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $39,720
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $36,700
    Michigan $36,230
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $33,870

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$34,000
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$24,130
    Medical Assistants$37,440
    Dental Assistants$36,720
    Phlebotomists$39,270
    Physical Therapist Assistants$76,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Macon?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Macon, GA is $19.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.52 or more per hour.

    Is Macon above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Macon, GA is 5.5% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $24,530 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,520.