Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,700 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.12
10th percentile $18,850
90th percentile $43,980
Employed locally 40
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,850
    25th
    $25,460
    50th (median)
    $37,700
    75th
    $38,730
    90th
    $43,980

    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

    Related occupations in Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,350
    Nursing Assistants$36,080
    Medical Assistants$37,350
    Dental Assistants$42,520
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,850
    Physical Therapist Assistants$61,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Western North Carolina is $18.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.58 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Western North Carolina is 0.4% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $18,850 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,460.