How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Louisiana?
$38,040a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in Louisiana. That is $18.29 an hour or $3,170 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.29
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,600Median: $38,040Highest 10%: $51,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,600 | $14.71 | |
| 25th | $35,040 | $16.85 | |
| Median | $38,040 | $18.29 | |
| 75th | $39,800 | $19.13 | |
| 90th | $51,160 | $24.60 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $39,630 |
| New Orleans, LA | $38,350 |
| Lafayette, LA | $38,040 |
| Slidell, LA | $35,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical transcriptionists.
| 30. Washington | $38,690 |
| 31. Mississippi | $38,600 |
| 32. Idaho | $38,140 |
| 33. Louisiana | $38,040 |
| 34. Missouri | $37,480 |
| 35. New Mexico | $37,480 |
| 36. West Virginia | $37,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $18.29 ($38,040 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $38,040 against $40,410 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
Louisiana ranks 33 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays medical transcriptionists the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $39,630 a year.
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.