How much does a medical transcriptionist make in Texas?
$42,900a year
Median yearly pay for medical transcriptionists in Texas. That is $20.63 an hour or $3,575 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.63
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,540Median: $42,900Highest 10%: $49,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,540 | $10.84 | |
| 25th | $29,330 | $14.10 | |
| Median | $42,900 | $20.63 | |
| 75th | $46,160 | $22.19 | |
| 90th | $49,410 | $23.75 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $46,160 |
| McAllen, TX | $37,410 |
| Austin, TX | $35,410 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,360 |
| Dallas, TX | $34,910 |
| Tyler, TX | $34,070 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $31,110 |
| Abilene, TX | $30,940 |
| Brownsville, TX | $30,690 |
| Lubbock, TX | $29,230 |
| San Antonio, TX | $27,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical transcriptionists.
| 16. Hawaii | $44,310 |
| 17. New York | $43,260 |
| 18. Colorado | $43,080 |
| 19. Texas | $42,900 |
| 20. Florida | $42,050 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $41,510 |
| 22. Indiana | $41,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical transcriptionist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $20.63 ($42,900 a year).
Do medical transcriptionists make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $42,900 against $40,410 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Texas rank for medical transcriptionist pay?
Texas ranks 19 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays medical transcriptionists the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $46,160 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.