Medical Transcriptionist salary in Tennessee
What medical transcriptionists earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$44,720$21.50 per hour
vs U.S.+11%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$36,410 – $50,790Top 10%: $60,250+
Jobs1,4501.65× the U.S. concentration
Medical Transcriptionist pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | $37,860 | $18.20 | 340 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $47,470 | $22.82 | 330 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $50,400 | $24.23 | 310 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $47,680 | $22.92 | 120 |
| Johnson City, TN | $39,430 | $18.96 | 100 |
| Jackson, TN | $46,680 | $22.44 | 60 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $44,790 | $21.53 | 50 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $39,620 | $19.05 | 50 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $30,930 | $14.87 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
Nebraska · $45,880 Illinois · $45,490 California · $45,050 Iowa · $45,010 North Dakota · $44,660 Hawaii · $44,310
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Tennessee?
Medical Transcriptionists in Tennessee earned a median of $44,720 a year ($21.50 an hour) in May 2025, 11% more than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $36,410 to $50,790.
Where in Tennessee do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $50,400.
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.