Medical Transcriptionists pay range in Wilmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,810 a year or less, while the top 10% make $51,670 or more. The middle half of medical transcriptionists in Wilmington earn between $38,240 and $51,670.
- $36K10th
- $38K25th
- $50KMedian
- $52K75th
- $52K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,860 | $3,738 | $21.57 |
| Median | $49,590 | $4,132 | $23.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,240 | $3,187 | $18.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,670 | $4,306 | $24.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Transcriptionists pay in Wilmington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Medical transcriptionists in Wilmington earn 19% more than the North Carolina average ($37,840) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($41,710). At the median the gap is +23% against the U.S. median of $40,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $44,860 | $49,590 | $35,810 | $51,670 | 30 |
| North Carolina | $37,840 | $39,300 | $21,850 | $51,360 | 1,020 |
| 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 Wilmington
On the average salary of $44,860, a single filer in Wilmington takes home about $36,944 a year, or $3,079 a month and $1,421 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wilmington a good place for medical transcriptionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wilmington area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.4), so the average $44,860 buys what about $46,525 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Wilmington ($45,800). A typical home costs $446,210, or 9.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Transcriptionists salary in other North Carolina cities
Wilmington ranks 3rd of 7 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Winston-Salem pays the most ($45,950).
- Winston-Salem$45,950
- Greensboro$44,990
- Wilmington$44,860
- Asheville$41,500
- Charlotte$39,000
- Raleigh$32,900
- Durham$31,000
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 Wilmington: questions
How much do medical transcriptionists make an hour in Wilmington?
$21.57 an hour on average, and $23.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical transcriptionists salary in Wilmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,810 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical transcriptionists take-home pay in Wilmington?
About $36,944 a year ($3,079 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,860.
Do medical transcriptionists earn more in Wilmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more 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 Wilmington, NC (48900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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 0.62, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.62).
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