Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $29,160 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.02
10th percentile $23,180
90th percentile $47,330
Employed locally 1,190
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,180
    25th
    $24,800
    50th (median)
    $29,160
    75th
    $38,550
    90th
    $47,330

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 33% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 67% 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 Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$26,030
    Nursing Assistants$37,260
    Medical Assistants$40,160
    Dental Assistants$46,830
    Phlebotomists$44,610
    Physical Therapist Assistants$74,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Dallas, TX is $14.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.52 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Dallas, TX is 22.3% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $23,180 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,800.