Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Georgia

Medical transcriptionists in Georgia earn the most in Augusta (average $39,210 a year) and the least in Atlanta ($34,680), across the 3 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical transcriptionists average at $35,410 and the median at $28,330 for 950 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $41,710.

Medical Transcriptionists average salary by city in Georgia

Augusta$39,210
Macon$38,300
Atlanta$34,680

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Augusta	$39,210	$38,590	$29,020	$32,477	92
Macon	$38,300	$41,100	$28,720	$31,791	89
Atlanta	$34,680	$28,330	$24,530	$29,063	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Medical Transcriptionists salary in other states

Medical Transcriptionists salary by city and state

More about pay in Georgia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9094.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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