Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $36,260 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.44
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $48,700
Employed locally 40
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $24,960
    50th (median)
    $36,260
    75th
    $44,900
    90th
    $48,700

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 49% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 51% 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
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $44,670
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $43,070
    Jacksonville, FL $42,350
    Tallahassee, FL $41,930
    Florence, SC $41,150
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $40,960

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $35,700
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,710
    Medical Assistants $37,350
    Dental Assistants $45,570
    Phlebotomists $37,400
    Physical Therapist Assistants $64,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Pensacola?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Pensacola, FL is $17.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.10 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Pensacola, FL is 3.4% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,960.