How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Arkansas?
$35,100a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in Arkansas. That is $16.88 an hour or $2,925 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.88
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,160Median: $35,100Highest 10%: $47,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,160 | $13.06 | |
| 25th | $30,640 | $14.73 | |
| Median | $35,100 | $16.88 | |
| 75th | $40,610 | $19.52 | |
| 90th | $47,020 | $22.61 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $47,470 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $36,880 |
| Little Rock, AR | $32,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical transcriptionists.
| 41. Kansas | $35,390 |
| 42. Alabama | $35,340 |
| 43. Virginia | $35,130 |
| 44. Arkansas | $35,100 |
| 45. Rhode Island | $34,790 |
| 46. Delaware | $34,070 |
| 47. South Carolina | $33,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $16.88 ($35,100 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $35,100 against $40,410 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
Arkansas ranks 44 of 50 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays medical transcriptionists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $47,470 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.