Medical Transcriptionist salary in Kentucky
What medical transcriptionists earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,000$18.75 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$30,230 – $44,260Top 10%: $52,420+
Jobs6901.29× the U.S. concentration
Medical Transcriptionist pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $43,940 | $21.13 | 170 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $42,900 | $20.62 | 130 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $46,560 | $22.39 | 120 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $29,310 | $14.09 | 100 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $37,870 | $18.21 | 80 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $34,560 | $16.61 | 50 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $30,930 | $14.87 | 40 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $36,580 | $17.59 | 30 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $39,280 | $18.88 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
Utah · $39,630 Nevada · $39,350 North Carolina · $39,300 New Jersey · $39,020 Washington · $38,690 Mississippi · $38,600
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Kentucky?
Medical Transcriptionists in Kentucky earned a median of $39,000 a year ($18.75 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $30,230 to $44,260.
Where in Kentucky do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $46,560.
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.