Medical Transcriptionist salary in Louisiana
What medical transcriptionists earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,040$18.29 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$35,040 – $39,800Top 10%: $51,160+
Jobs4200.81× the U.S. concentration
Medical Transcriptionist pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette, LA | $38,040 | $18.29 | 150 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $39,630 | $19.05 | 60 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $38,350 | $18.44 | 50 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $35,040 | $16.85 | 30 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $37,470 | $18.02 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
Washington · $38,690 Mississippi · $38,600 Idaho · $38,140 Missouri · $37,480 New Mexico · $37,480 West Virginia · $37,440
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Louisiana?
Medical Transcriptionists in Louisiana earned a median of $38,040 a year ($18.29 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $35,040 to $39,800.
Where in Louisiana do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in Baton Rouge, LA at $39,630.
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.