Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $44,290 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.30
10th percentile $31,390
90th percentile $46,080
Employed locally 70
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,390
    25th
    $34,210
    50th (median)
    $44,290
    75th
    $44,290
    90th
    $46,080

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 67% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 33% 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
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $36,350
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,110
    Lubbock, TX $33,280
    Tyler, TX $33,090
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $32,570

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$23,040
    Nursing Assistants$34,560
    Medical Assistants$37,250
    Dental Assistants$37,230
    Phlebotomists$37,380
    Physical Therapist Assistants$73,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Corpus Christi, TX is $21.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.16 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 17.9% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $31,390 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,210.