How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Austin?
$35,410a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $17.02 an hour or $2,951 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.02
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 131 of 165
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,250Median: $35,410Highest 10%: $55,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,250 | $13.58 | |
| 25th | $28,750 | $13.82 | |
| Median | $35,410 | $17.02 | |
| 75th | $41,980 | $20.18 | |
| 90th | $55,050 | $26.47 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists.
| Houston, TX | $46,160 |
| McAllen, TX | $37,410 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,360 |
| Dallas, TX | $34,910 |
| Tyler, TX | $34,070 |
| Brownsville, TX | $30,690 |
| Lubbock, TX | $29,230 |
| San Antonio, TX | $27,400 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $84,930 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,500 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $64,080 |
| Massage Therapist | $60,460 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $49,270 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,500 |
| Medical Assistant | $45,820 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,570 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $40,740 |
| Orderly | $39,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $17.02 ($35,410 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in Austin than the national average?
No: $35,410 against $40,410 nationally, 12% less.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $42,900, so Austin pays 17% less.
Where does Austin rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
131 of 165 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical transcriptionist make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,050 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.