How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Tennessee?
$44,720a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in Tennessee. That is $21.50 an hour or $3,727 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.50
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,420Median: $44,720Highest 10%: $60,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,420 | $12.70 | |
| 25th | $36,410 | $17.50 | |
| Median | $44,720 | $21.50 | |
| 75th | $50,790 | $24.42 | |
| 90th | $60,250 | $28.97 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $50,400 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $47,680 |
| Memphis, TN | $47,470 |
| Jackson, TN | $46,680 |
| Kingsport, TN | $44,790 |
| Johnson City, TN | $39,430 |
| Knoxville, TN | $37,860 |
| Clarksville, TN | $30,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical transcriptionists.
| 11. District of Columbia | $45,110 |
| 12. California | $45,050 |
| 13. Iowa | $45,010 |
| 14. Tennessee | $44,720 |
| 15. North Dakota | $44,660 |
| 16. Hawaii | $44,310 |
| 17. New York | $43,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $21.50 ($44,720 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $44,720 against $40,410 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
Tennessee ranks 14 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays medical transcriptionists the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $50,400 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.