Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #33 of 50 · KY
4.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $39,790 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $39,000
Employment 690
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,940P25 $30,230 Median $39,000P75 $44,260P90 $52,420
About 80% of medical transcriptionistss in Kentucky earn between $27,940 and $52,420. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean medical transcriptionists salary in Kentucky is $39,790, about 4.6% below the U.S. average ($41,710). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $43,940 | $44,620 | 170 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $42,900 | $43,380 | 130 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $39,280 | $38,410 | 30 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $37,870 | $36,550 | 80 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $34,560 | $34,910 | 50 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $29,310 | $30,100 | 100 |