Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $36,110 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.36
10th percentile $22,690
90th percentile $51,690
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,690
    25th
    $26,360
    50th (median)
    $36,110
    75th
    $45,750
    90th
    $51,690

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 45% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 55% 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
    Lubbock, TX $33,280
    Tyler, TX $33,090
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $32,570

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$22,820
    Nursing Assistants$36,940
    Medical Assistants$42,930
    Dental Assistants$36,580
    Phlebotomists$44,370
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$44,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Houston, TX is $17.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.76 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Houston, TX is 3.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $22,690 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,360.