Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $33,280 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.00
10th percentile $28,370
90th percentile $52,940
Employed locally 60
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,370
    25th
    $28,370
    50th (median)
    $33,280
    75th
    $35,620
    90th
    $52,940

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 53% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 47% 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
    Tyler, TX $33,090
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $32,570

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$23,540
    Nursing Assistants$31,990
    Medical Assistants$36,090
    Dental Assistants$36,420
    Phlebotomists$35,300
    Physical Therapist Assistants$72,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Lubbock, TX is $16.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.92 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Lubbock, TX is 11.4% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $28,370 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,370.