Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $38,210 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.37
10th percentile $26,520
90th percentile $54,400
Employed locally 30
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,520
    25th
    $28,920
    50th (median)
    $38,210
    75th
    $42,150
    90th
    $54,400

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 70% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 30% 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 Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $21,130
    Nursing Assistants $31,250
    Medical Assistants $35,110
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $36,240
    Dental Assistants $37,270
    Phlebotomists $35,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Shreveport?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Shreveport, LA is $18.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.15 or more per hour.

    Is Shreveport above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Shreveport, LA is 1.8% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $26,520 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,920.