Medical Transcriptionists pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,670 or more. The middle half of medical transcriptionists in Augusta earn between $29,020 and $48,360.
- $29K10th
- $29K25th
- $39KMedian
- $48K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,210 | $3,268 | $18.85 |
| Median | $38,590 | $3,216 | $18.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,020 | $2,418 | $13.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,360 | $4,030 | $23.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Transcriptionists pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Medical transcriptionists in Augusta earn 11% more than the Georgia average ($35,410) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($41,710). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $40,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $39,210 | $38,590 | $29,020 | $48,670 | 60 |
| Georgia | $35,410 | $28,330 | $24,530 | $53,750 | 950 |
| United States | $41,710 | $40,410 | $28,250 | $55,950 | 41,550 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Transcriptionists salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $39,210, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $32,477 a year, or $2,706 a month and $1,249 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $33,203 | $2,767 |
| Working in GA | $32,477 | $2,706 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for medical transcriptionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $39,210 buys what about $42,665 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Transcriptionists salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 1st of 3 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for medical transcriptionists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($61,530).
- San Jose, CA$61,530
- San Francisco, CA$55,750
- Portland, ME$54,920
- Minneapolis, MN$54,160
- Chico, CA$54,060
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Medical Transcriptionists salary in Augusta: questions
How much do medical transcriptionists make an hour in Augusta?
$18.85 an hour on average, and $18.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical transcriptionists salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical transcriptionists take-home pay in Augusta?
About $32,477 a year ($2,706 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,210.
Do medical transcriptionists earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($41,710).
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; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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