Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $43,800 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.06
10th percentile $34,390
90th percentile $49,940
Employed locally 300
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,390
    25th
    $34,950
    50th (median)
    $43,800
    75th
    $49,520
    90th
    $49,940

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 53% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 47% 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
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $42,930
    Knoxville, TN $42,290
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $40,880
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $39,720
    Johnson City, TN $38,620

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,110
    Nursing Assistants$38,780
    Medical Assistants$41,500
    Dental Assistants$46,260
    Phlebotomists$41,650
    Physical Therapist Assistants$66,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Nashville, TN is $21.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.97 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Nashville, TN is 16.6% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $34,390 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,950.