Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $29,500 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.19
10th percentile $22,220
90th percentile $59,980
Employed locally 570
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,220
    25th
    $26,770
    50th (median)
    $29,500
    75th
    $47,620
    90th
    $59,980

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 30% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 70% 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 Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,760
    Nursing Assistants $37,460
    Medical Assistants $45,220
    Dental Assistants $44,760
    Physical Therapist Assistants $80,890
    Massage Therapists $58,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Austin, TX is $14.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.47 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Austin, TX is 21.4% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $22,220 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,770.