Medical Transcriptionists Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $38,650 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.58
10th percentile $33,440
90th percentile $56,580
Employed locally 90
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,440
    25th
    $35,190
    50th (median)
    $38,650
    75th
    $43,460
    90th
    $56,580

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 62% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 38% 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
    Portland-South Portland, ME $56,250
    Eau Claire, WI $49,720
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,070
    Maryland $44,760
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $44,410

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $21,620
    Nursing Assistants $32,550
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $36,350
    Dental Assistants $40,180
    Phlebotomists $36,990
    Physical Therapist Aides $22,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in New Orleans, LA is $18.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.79 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in New Orleans, LA is 2.9% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $33,440 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,190.