How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Kentucky?
$39,000a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in Kentucky. That is $18.75 an hour or $3,250 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.75
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,940Median: $39,000Highest 10%: $52,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,940 | $13.43 | |
| 25th | $30,230 | $14.53 | |
| Median | $39,000 | $18.75 | |
| 75th | $44,260 | $21.28 | |
| 90th | $52,420 | $25.20 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $46,560 |
| Louisville, KY | $43,940 |
| Lexington, KY | $42,900 |
| Huntington, WV | $36,580 |
| Clarksville, TN | $30,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical transcriptionists.
| 26. Nevada | $39,350 |
| 27. North Carolina | $39,300 |
| 28. New Jersey | $39,020 |
| 29. Kentucky | $39,000 |
| 30. Washington | $38,690 |
| 31. Mississippi | $38,600 |
| 32. Idaho | $38,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $18.75 ($39,000 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $39,000 against $40,410 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
Kentucky ranks 29 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays medical transcriptionists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $46,560 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.