Medical Transcriptionist salary in Alabama
What medical transcriptionists earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$35,340$16.99 per hour
vs U.S.−13%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$30,560 – $42,270Top 10%: $51,250+
Jobs4100.73× the U.S. concentration
Medical Transcriptionist pay in Alabama cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $35,340 | $16.99 | 110 |
| Mobile, AL | $32,740 | $15.74 | 60 |
| Huntsville, AL | $43,040 | $20.69 | 50 |
| Dothan, AL | $39,130 | $18.81 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alabama
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
Arizona · $36,550 Kansas · $35,390 Virginia · $35,130 Arkansas · $35,100 Rhode Island · $34,790 Delaware · $34,070
Other healthcare salaries in Alabama
Registered Nurses · $77,080 Nursing Assistants · $34,140 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,840 Medical Assistants · $36,100 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,440 Nurse Practitioners · $105,750 Pharmacists · $134,630 Physicians, All Other · $272,610 Dental Assistants · $39,080 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $60,700
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Alabama?
Medical Transcriptionists in Alabama earned a median of $35,340 a year ($16.99 an hour) in May 2025, 13% less than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $30,560 to $42,270.
Where in Alabama do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in Alabama, pay was highest in Huntsville, AL at $43,040.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.