Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $32,570 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.66
10th percentile $27,230
90th percentile $36,080
National median $37,550

Compare Medical Transcriptionists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Brownsville, TX stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Medical Transcriptionists
in
Brownsville, TX
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,230
    25th
    $27,230
    50th (median)
    $32,570
    75th
    $32,570
    90th
    $36,080

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 63% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 37% 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 Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$23,180
    Medical Assistants$34,570
    Nursing Assistants$29,550
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$39,160
    Dental Assistants$35,730
    Phlebotomists$33,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Brownsville, TX is $15.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.19 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Brownsville, TX is 13.3% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $27,230 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,230.