Medical Transcriptionist salary in North Carolina
What medical transcriptionists earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,300$18.89 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$28,140 – $44,860Top 10%: $51,360+
Jobs1,0200.78× the U.S. concentration
Medical Transcriptionist pay in North Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $36,980 | $17.78 | 300 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $44,770 | $21.52 | 270 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $26,850 | $12.91 | 150 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $31,200 | $15.00 | 150 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $46,440 | $22.33 | 80 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $43,800 | $21.06 | 70 |
| Asheville, NC | $39,190 | $18.84 | 40 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $28,710 | $13.80 | 40 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $39,990 | $19.23 | 40 |
| Wilmington, NC | $49,590 | $23.84 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
Maryland · $39,900 Utah · $39,630 Nevada · $39,350 New Jersey · $39,020 Kentucky · $39,000 Washington · $38,690
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses · $84,350 Nursing Assistants · $38,460 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,240 Medical Assistants · $45,140 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,530 Physicians, All Other · $260,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,650 Dental Assistants · $50,380 Pharmacists · $138,860 Nurse Practitioners · $128,990 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,450
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in North Carolina?
Medical Transcriptionists in North Carolina earned a median of $39,300 a year ($18.89 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $28,140 to $44,860.
Where in North Carolina do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Wilmington, NC at $49,590.
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.