Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Montgomery, AL

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

Median annual salary $27,980 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.45
10th percentile $24,260
90th percentile $44,810
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,260
    25th
    $24,760
    50th (median)
    $27,980
    75th
    $36,810
    90th
    $44,810

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 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
    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 Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $32,470
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,610
    Medical Assistants $35,050
    Dental Assistants $36,330
    Phlebotomists $35,160
    Medical Equipment Preparers $36,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Montgomery?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Montgomery, AL is $13.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.54 or more per hour.

    Is Montgomery above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Montgomery, AL is 25.5% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $24,260 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,760.