How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Mississippi?
$38,600a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in Mississippi. That is $18.56 an hour or $3,217 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.56
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,660Median: $38,600Highest 10%: $48,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,660 | $11.38 | |
| 25th | $29,300 | $14.09 | |
| Median | $38,600 | $18.56 | |
| 75th | $43,490 | $20.91 | |
| 90th | $48,460 | $23.30 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $47,470 |
| Jackson, MS | $43,490 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $37,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical transcriptionists.
| 28. New Jersey | $39,020 |
| 29. Kentucky | $39,000 |
| 30. Washington | $38,690 |
| 31. Mississippi | $38,600 |
| 32. Idaho | $38,140 |
| 33. Louisiana | $38,040 |
| 34. Missouri | $37,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $18.56 ($38,600 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $38,600 against $40,410 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
Mississippi ranks 31 of 50 states.
Which city in Mississippi 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.