How much does a medical transcriptionist make in North Carolina?
$39,300a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in North Carolina. That is $18.89 an hour or $3,275 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.89
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,850Median: $39,300Highest 10%: $51,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,850 | $10.50 | |
| 25th | $28,140 | $13.53 | |
| Median | $39,300 | $18.89 | |
| 75th | $44,860 | $21.57 | |
| 90th | $51,360 | $24.69 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wilmington, NC | $49,590 |
| Greensboro, NC | $46,440 |
| Charlotte, NC | $44,770 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $43,800 |
| Asheville, NC | $39,190 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $36,980 |
| Raleigh, NC | $31,200 |
| Durham, NC | $26,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical transcriptionists.
| 24. Maryland | $39,900 |
| 25. Utah | $39,630 |
| 26. Nevada | $39,350 |
| 27. North Carolina | $39,300 |
| 28. New Jersey | $39,020 |
| 29. Kentucky | $39,000 |
| 30. Washington | $38,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $18.89 ($39,300 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $39,300 against $40,410 nationally, 3% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
North Carolina ranks 27 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays medical transcriptionists the most?
Wilmington, NC, with a median of $49,590 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.