Medical Transcriptionists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for medical transcriptionists is $18.89 an hour ($39,300 a year). About 1,020 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($40,410). North Carolina ranks 27th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical transcriptionists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.51 | $21,850 |
| 25% of workers | $13.53 | $28,140 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.89 | $39,300 |
| 75% of workers | $21.57 | $44,860 |
| 90% of workers | $24.69 | $51,360 |
Medical Transcriptionists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $49,590 | 30 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $46,440 | 80 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $44,770 | 270 |
| Winston-Salem | $43,800 | 70 |
| Asheville | $39,190 | 40 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $31,200 | 150 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $26,850 | 150 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $44,190 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,140 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $35,440 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,530 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $49,620 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $44,250 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $63,010 |
| File Clerks | $43,260 |
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