Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $35,040 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.85
10th percentile $31,290
90th percentile $43,480
Employed locally 30
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,290
    25th
    $34,790
    50th (median)
    $35,040
    75th
    $43,280
    90th
    $43,480

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 44% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 56% 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 Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,010
    Nursing Assistants $31,100
    Medical Assistants $36,010
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $31,480
    Dental Assistants $38,150
    Phlebotomists $35,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Slidell?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Slidell, LA is $16.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.91 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Slidell, LA is 6.7% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $31,290 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,790.