Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $49,590 +32.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.84
10th percentile $35,810
90th percentile $51,670
Employed locally 30
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,810
    25th
    $38,240
    50th (median)
    $49,590
    75th
    $51,670
    90th
    $51,670

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 33% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,070
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $47,660
    Asheville, NC $47,290
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,570
    Lincoln, NE $43,170
    Winston-Salem, NC $41,310

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $36,410
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,660
    Medical Assistants $39,200
    Dental Assistants $50,440
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,060
    Phlebotomists $37,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Wilmington, NC is $23.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.84 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Wilmington, NC is 32.1% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $35,810 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,240.