Medical Transcriptionists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $21,930 -41.6% vs national
Median hourly $10.54
10th percentile $16,760
90th percentile $45,800
Employed locally 760
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,760
    25th
    $21,790
    50th (median)
    $21,930
    75th
    $34,530
    90th
    $45,800

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 30% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 70% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $51,880
    Corpus Christi, TX $44,290
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $36,350
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,110
    Lubbock, TX $33,280
    Tyler, TX $33,090

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$25,000
    Medical Assistants$39,970
    Nursing Assistants$35,990
    Dental Assistants$40,450
    Phlebotomists$38,880
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$46,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in San Antonio, TX is $10.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.08 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in San Antonio, TX is 41.6% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $16,760 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,790.