Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $41,620 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.01
10th percentile $29,770
90th percentile $54,600
Employed locally 90
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,770
    25th
    $32,920
    50th (median)
    $41,620
    75th
    $54,290
    90th
    $54,600

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 61% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 39% 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
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $49,650
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $48,440
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,960
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $47,230
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,940

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,230
    Medical Assistants $41,420
    Nursing Assistants $37,170
    Dental Assistants $40,010
    Phlebotomists $38,480
    Physical Therapist Assistants $58,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Albuquerque, NM is $20.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.90 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 10.8% above 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $29,770 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,920.