Medical Transcriptionist salary in Texas
What medical transcriptionists earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$42,900$20.62 per hour
vs U.S.+6%U.S. median $40,410
Middle half earn$29,330 – $46,160Top 10%: $49,410+
Jobs7,5202.00× the U.S. concentration
Medical Transcriptionist pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $34,910 | $16.78 | 1,300 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $27,400 | $13.17 | 780 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $35,410 | $17.03 | 360 |
| Lubbock, TX | $29,230 | $14.05 | 80 |
| Tyler, TX | $34,070 | $16.38 | 80 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,360 | $17.00 | 70 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $37,410 | $17.98 | 50 |
| Abilene, TX | $30,940 | $14.88 | 40 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $31,110 | $14.96 | 40 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $30,690 | $14.75 | – |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,160 | $22.19 | – |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $32,610 | $15.68 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Medical Transcriptionist pay in similar states
Hawaii · $44,310 New York · $43,260 Colorado · $43,080 Florida · $42,050 Pennsylvania · $41,510 Indiana · $41,400
Other healthcare salaries in Texas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $24,230 Registered Nurses · $95,970 Nursing Assistants · $37,500 Medical Assistants · $39,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,240 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,900 Dental Assistants · $45,430 Physicians, All Other · $269,800 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $59,290 Nurse Practitioners · $131,670 Pharmacists · $138,260 Physical Therapists · $105,810
Questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Texas?
Medical Transcriptionists in Texas earned a median of $42,900 a year ($20.62 an hour) in May 2025, 6% more than the national median of $40,410. The middle half earned $29,330 to $46,160.
Where in Texas do medical transcriptionists earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX at $46,160.
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.