Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Northeast Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,470 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.02
10th percentile $28,210
90th percentile $39,310
Employed locally 30
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,210
    25th
    $34,630
    50th (median)
    $37,470
    75th
    $39,310
    90th
    $39,310

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$20,410
    Nursing Assistants$28,520
    Medical Assistants$29,990
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$30,590
    Dental Assistants$35,820
    Phlebotomists$30,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Northeast Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Northeast Louisiana is $18.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.90 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Louisiana above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Northeast Louisiana is 0.2% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $28,210 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,630.