Medical Transcriptionists Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $36,350 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.48
10th percentile $29,060
90th percentile $44,740
Employed locally 40
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,060
    25th
    $31,880
    50th (median)
    $36,350
    75th
    $40,250
    90th
    $44,740

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 70% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 30% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,110
    Lubbock, TX $33,280
    Tyler, TX $33,090
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $32,570

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,200
    Medical Assistants $31,870
    Nursing Assistants $30,090
    Dental Assistants $30,430
    Phlebotomists $33,980
    Physical Therapist Assistants $71,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in McAllen, TX is $17.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.08 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in McAllen, TX is 3.2% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $29,060 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,880.