How much does a medical transcriptionist make in South Carolina?
$33,870a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in South Carolina. That is $16.28 an hour or $2,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.28
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,020Median: $33,870Highest 10%: $48,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,020 | $13.95 | |
| 25th | $31,970 | $15.37 | |
| Median | $33,870 | $16.28 | |
| 75th | $43,280 | $20.81 | |
| 90th | $48,360 | $23.25 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $44,770 |
| Augusta, GA | $38,590 |
| Columbia, SC | $37,480 |
| Charleston, SC | $34,650 |
| Greenville, SC | $33,350 |
| Florence, SC | $32,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical transcriptionists.
| 44. Arkansas | $35,100 |
| 45. Rhode Island | $34,790 |
| 46. Delaware | $34,070 |
| 47. South Carolina | $33,870 |
| 48. Vermont | $33,030 |
| 49. Georgia | $28,330 |
| 50. Oklahoma | $27,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $16.28 ($33,870 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $33,870 against $40,410 nationally, 16% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
South Carolina ranks 47 of 50 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays medical transcriptionists the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $44,770 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.