Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $30,940 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.88
10th percentile $30,940
90th percentile $45,990
Employed locally 40
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,940
    25th
    $30,940
    50th (median)
    $30,940
    75th
    $35,520
    90th
    $45,990

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 47% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Transcriptionists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $56,250
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $55,890
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $54,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $53,330
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,050

    Nearby metros — Medical Transcriptionists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $51,880
    Corpus Christi, TX $44,290
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $36,350
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,110
    Lubbock, TX $33,280
    Tyler, TX $33,090

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$22,680
    Nursing Assistants$35,010
    Medical Assistants$36,870
    Dental Assistants$36,750
    Physical Therapist Aides$46,790
    Phlebotomists$34,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Abilene, TX is $14.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.11 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Abilene, TX is 17.6% below the national median of $37,550. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Transcriptionists in Abilene?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $30,940 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,940.