Medical Transcriptionists pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for medical transcriptionists is $21.50 an hour ($44,720 a year). About 1,450 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($40,410). Tennessee ranks 14th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical transcriptionists in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.70 | $26,420 |
| 25% of workers | $17.50 | $36,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.50 | $44,720 |
| 75% of workers | $24.42 | $50,790 |
| 90% of workers | $28.97 | $60,250 |
Medical Transcriptionists pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $50,400 | 310 |
| Chattanooga | $47,680 | 120 |
| Memphis | $47,470 | 330 |
| Jackson | $46,680 | 60 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $44,790 | 50 |
| Johnson City | $39,430 | 100 |
| Knoxville | $37,860 | 340 |
| Clarksville | $30,930 | 40 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $39,940 |
| Medical Assistants | $39,570 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $41,920 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $34,910 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $48,780 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $40,330 |
| File Clerks | $43,010 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $64,560 |
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