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Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Arkansas

The median pay for a medical transcriptionists in Arkansas is $31,710/year ($15.24/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $25K at the entry level to $45K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Arkansas. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$32K
Median annual
$15.24/hr
Hourly rate
$25K
Entry level (10th %)
$45K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $32K get you in Arkansas?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,204/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,021/mo
Rent as % of take-home46.3% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$36,182/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,183/mo

About medical transcriptionists

U.S. employed: 340
Category: Healthcare Support

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Arkansas

Bar chart showing Medical Transcriptionists salary percentiles in Arkansas: 10th percentile $24,760, 25th percentile $27,270, median $31,710, 75th percentile $38,420, 90th percentile $45,180. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$25K25th$27KMedian$32K75th$38K90th$45K
Bar chart showing Medical Transcriptionists salary percentiles in Arkansas: 10th percentile $24,760, 25th percentile $27,270, median $31,710, 75th percentile $38,420, 90th percentile $45,180. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level medical transcriptionists (10th percentile) start around $25K. Mid-career wages sit at $32K. Top earners bring in $45K or more, a $20K spread from bottom to top.

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Medical Transcriptionists salary by metro in Arkansas

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers$32K+2%70
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway$29K-10%150

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Frequently asked questions

How much do medical transcriptionists make in Arkansas?

The median is $31,710 a year, that works out to about $15 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $24,760, and experienced medical transcriptionists can clear $45,180. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $32K enough to live in Arkansas?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,204/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,021/month, which eats 46.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a medical transcriptionists salary go in Arkansas?

Arkansas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median medical transcriptionists salary is worth about $36,182 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do medical transcriptionists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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