Medical Transcriptionist salary in Mississippi
What medical transcriptionists earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,600$18.56 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$29,300 – $43,490Top 10%: $48,460+
Jobs3000.96× the U.S. concentration
Medical Transcriptionist pay in Mississippi cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $47,470 | $22.82 | 330 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $41,600 | $20.00 | 80 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $37,590 | $18.07 | 40 |
| Jackson, MS | $43,490 | $20.91 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Mississippi
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
North Carolina · $39,300 New Jersey · $39,020 Kentucky · $39,000 Washington · $38,690 Idaho · $38,140 Louisiana · $38,040
Other healthcare salaries in Mississippi
Registered Nurses · $77,090 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $23,860 Nursing Assistants · $31,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $50,220 Nurse Practitioners · $124,730 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,040 Medical Assistants · $35,360 Dental Assistants · $39,160 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $50,640 Pharmacists · $133,230 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $59,300 Psychiatric Aides · $30,510
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Mississippi?
Medical Transcriptionists in Mississippi earned a median of $38,600 a year ($18.56 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $29,300 to $43,490.
Where in Mississippi do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in Mississippi, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $47,470.
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.