Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Florence, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL

Median annual salary $27,000 -28.1% vs national
Median hourly $12.98
10th percentile $23,660
90th percentile $35,100
Employed locally 40
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,660
    25th
    $27,000
    50th (median)
    $27,000
    75th
    $35,100
    90th
    $35,100

    Florence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,049 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 47% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 53% 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 Florence, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,520
    Nursing Assistants $29,980
    Medical Assistants $34,000
    Dental Assistants $36,320
    Phlebotomists $33,680
    Physical Therapist Assistants $58,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Florence?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Florence, AL is $12.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.87 or more per hour.

    Is Florence above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Florence, AL is 28.1% 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 Florence?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $23,660 per year in Florence, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,000.