How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Houston?
$46,160a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $22.19 an hour or $3,847 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.19
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 165
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,200Median: $46,160Highest 10%: $49,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,200 | $13.56 | |
| 25th | $46,160 | $22.19 | |
| Median | $46,160 | $22.19 | |
| 75th | $49,410 | $23.75 | |
| 90th | $49,410 | $23.75 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists.
| McAllen, TX | $37,410 |
| Austin, TX | $35,410 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,340 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $77,280 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,150 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,270 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,540 |
| Dental Assistant | $43,730 |
| Medical Assistant | $42,110 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $41,400 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $40,710 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $39,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $22.19 ($46,160 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $46,160 against $40,410 nationally, 14% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $42,900, so Houston pays 8% more.
Where does Houston rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
44 of 165 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical transcriptionist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,410 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.