Medical Transcriptionist salary in Georgia
What medical transcriptionists earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$28,330$13.62 per hour
vs U.S.−30%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$24,530 – $43,680Top 10%: $53,750+
Jobs9500.73× the U.S. concentration
Medical Transcriptionist pay in Georgia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $28,330 | $13.62 | 680 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $47,680 | $22.92 | 120 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $38,590 | $18.55 | 60 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $41,100 | $19.76 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Georgia
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
Arkansas · $35,100 Rhode Island · $34,790 Delaware · $34,070 South Carolina · $33,870 Vermont · $33,030 Oklahoma · $27,740
Other healthcare salaries in Georgia
Registered Nurses · $93,550 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,270 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Medical Assistants · $41,600 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,910 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,180 Dental Assistants · $46,840 Pharmacists · $137,120 Nurse Practitioners · $129,430 Physicians, All Other · $266,880 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,550
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Georgia?
Medical Transcriptionists in Georgia earned a median of $28,330 a year ($13.62 an hour) in May 2025, 30% less than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $24,530 to $43,680.
Where in Georgia do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Chattanooga, TN-GA at $47,680.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.