How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Dallas?
$34,910a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $16.78 an hour or $2,909 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.78
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 139 of 165
- Jobs in the area
- 1,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,000Median: $34,910Highest 10%: $48,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,000 | $13.94 | |
| 25th | $29,330 | $14.10 | |
| Median | $34,910 | $16.78 | |
| 75th | $40,410 | $19.43 | |
| 90th | $48,930 | $23.52 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists.
| Houston, TX | $46,160 |
| McAllen, TX | $37,410 |
| Austin, TX | $35,410 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,360 |
| Tyler, TX | $34,070 |
| Brownsville, TX | $30,690 |
| Lubbock, TX | $29,230 |
| San Antonio, TX | $27,400 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,170 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $80,370 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,010 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $50,300 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $48,190 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $47,780 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,570 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,480 |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $42,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $16.78 ($34,910 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $34,910 against $40,410 nationally, 14% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $42,900, so Dallas pays 19% less.
Where does Dallas rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
139 of 165 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical transcriptionist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,930 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.