Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Tennessee
Medical Transcriptionists in Tennessee earn a median salary of $39,044 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +4% vs the national median of $37,550. An estimated 1,210 medical transcriptionists are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $30,930 to $43,970 depending on location.
$39,044
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$43,970
Highest paying metro
$30,930
Lowest paying metro
1,210
Employed in Tennessee
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Medical Transcriptionists salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TN | $43,970 | $37,760 | $49,130 | 60 |
| Nashville, TN | $43,800 | $34,950 | $49,520 | 300 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $42,930 | $38,950 | $46,030 | 50 |
| Knoxville, TN | $42,290 | $39,370 | $45,990 | 170 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $40,880 | $34,090 | $47,240 | 220 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $39,720 | $33,810 | $45,930 | 160 |
| Johnson City, TN | $38,620 | $38,270 | $43,900 | 70 |
| North Central Tennessee | $36,550 | $35,360 | $38,480 | 50 |
| South Central Tennessee | $35,360 | $30,990 | $39,450 | 40 |
| West Tennessee | $34,430 | $32,620 | $43,680 | 50 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $30,930 | $27,940 | $38,020 | 40 |