How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Phoenix?
$36,360a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $17.48 an hour or $3,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.48
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 122 of 165
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,850Median: $36,360Highest 10%: $50,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,850 | $14.83 | |
| 25th | $33,520 | $16.12 | |
| Median | $36,360 | $17.48 | |
| 75th | $40,650 | $19.54 | |
| 90th | $50,350 | $24.21 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists.
| Tucson, AZ | $38,760 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $76,080 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $64,720 |
| Massage Therapist | $63,080 |
| Dental Assistant | $49,760 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $47,890 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,320 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,830 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,260 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $43,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $17.48 ($36,360 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $36,360 against $40,410 nationally, 10% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $36,550, so Phoenix pays 1% less.
Where does Phoenix rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
122 of 165 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical transcriptionist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,350 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.