Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Huntsville, AL

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

Median annual salary $43,090 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.72
10th percentile $24,550
90th percentile $49,520
Employed locally 70
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,550
    25th
    $33,410
    50th (median)
    $43,090
    75th
    $44,470
    90th
    $49,520

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 52% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 48% 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 Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$32,360
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,140
    Medical Assistants$36,280
    Dental Assistants$38,560
    Phlebotomists$35,990
    Physical Therapist Assistants$70,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Huntsville?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Huntsville, AL is $20.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.74 or more per hour.

    Is Huntsville above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Huntsville, AL is 14.8% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $24,550 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,410.