Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $41,930 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.16
10th percentile $28,400
90th percentile $48,690
Employed locally 60
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,400
    25th
    $31,410
    50th (median)
    $41,930
    75th
    $45,240
    90th
    $48,690

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 66% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 34% 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
    Florence, SC $41,150
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $40,960
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $38,810

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $32,570
    Nursing Assistants $34,070
    Medical Assistants $37,970
    Psychiatric Aides $35,330
    Dental Assistants $42,090
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Tallahassee, FL is $20.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.71 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Tallahassee, FL is 11.7% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $28,400 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,410.