Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $35,960 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.29
10th percentile $30,660
90th percentile $51,650
Employed locally 680
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,660
    25th
    $31,960
    50th (median)
    $35,960
    75th
    $38,700
    90th
    $51,650

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 42% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 58% 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
    Tucson, AZ $39,630

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,480
    Medical Assistants $46,090
    Nursing Assistants $42,690
    Dental Assistants $49,530
    Phlebotomists $42,830
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Phoenix, AZ is $17.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.21 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 4.2% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $30,660 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,960.