Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Mississippi

Medical transcriptionists in Mississippi earn the most in Hattiesburg (average $39,760 a year) and the least in Jackson ($37,490), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical transcriptionists average at $37,940 and the median at $38,600 for 300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $41,710.

Medical Transcriptionists average salary by city in Mississippi

Hattiesburg$39,760
Jackson$37,490

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Hattiesburg	$39,760	$37,590	$36,050	$33,269	88
Jackson	$37,490	$43,490	$27,970	$31,536	89

*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 Mississippi

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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