Medical Transcriptionists pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for medical transcriptionists is $13.62 an hour ($28,330 a year). About 950 people work in this job there.
That is 30% lower than the U.S. median ($40,410). Georgia ranks 49th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical transcriptionists in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.79 | $24,530 |
| 25% of workers | $11.79 | $24,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.62 | $28,330 |
| 75% of workers | $21.00 | $43,680 |
| 90% of workers | $25.84 | $53,750 |
Medical Transcriptionists pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Macon-Bibb County | $41,100 | 40 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $38,590 | 60 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $28,330 | 680 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for medical transcriptionists
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -4.4% over ten years, declining · about 6,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $43,160 |
| Medical Assistants | $41,600 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $36,100 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $41,910 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $45,550 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $51,550 |
| File Clerks | $41,000 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $70,170 |
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