Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Mobile, AL

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

Median annual salary $34,220 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.45
10th percentile $26,680
90th percentile $48,600
Employed locally 50
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,680
    25th
    $31,490
    50th (median)
    $34,220
    75th
    $40,440
    90th
    $48,600

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 59% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 41% 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 Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$31,440
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,910
    Medical Assistants$34,790
    Dental Assistants$36,280
    Phlebotomists$35,970
    Physical Therapist Assistants$59,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Mobile?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Mobile, AL is $16.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.85 or more per hour.

    Is Mobile above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Mobile, AL is 8.9% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $26,680 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,490.