Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $34,830 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.75
10th percentile $24,310
90th percentile $49,800
Employed locally 50
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,310
    25th
    $28,070
    50th (median)
    $34,830
    75th
    $39,220
    90th
    $49,800

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $53,330
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $51,380
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,940
    Salem, OR $46,900
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,950

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $27,080
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $25,770
    Medical Assistants $31,680
    Dental Assistants $35,900
    Physical Therapist Assistants $58,310
    Phlebotomists $32,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Dothan?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Dothan, AL is $16.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.44 or more per hour.

    Is Dothan above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Dothan, AL is 7.2% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $24,310 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,070.