SOC 31-9094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Transcriptionists — Houston
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · 10 metro areas compared
In Houston, TX the median wage for Medical Transcriptionists is $46,160 a year, which is 14.2% higher than the national figure of $40,410.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Houston, TX the median wage for Medical Transcriptionists is $46,160 a year, which is 14.2% higher than the national figure of $40,410. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $46,160 and $49,410. The lowest tenth earn under $28,200, while the highest tenth earn more than $49,410.
Within the state, McAllen records the highest median at $37,410. Of the 699 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 488th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,200 | −30.2% |
| 25th | $46,160 | +14.2% |
| Median (50th) | $46,160 | +14.2% |
| 75th | $49,410 | +22.3% |
| 90th | $49,410 | +22.3% |
| Mean | $44,210 | +9.4% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McAllen | $37,410 | 50 | |
| 2 | Austin | $35,410 | 360 | |
| 3 | El Paso | $35,360 | 70 | |
| 4 | Dallas | $34,910 | 1,300 | |
| 5 | Tyler | $34,070 | 80 | |
| 6 | Corpus Christi | $31,110 | 40 | |
| 7 | Abilene | $30,940 | 40 | |
| 8 | Brownsville | $30,690 | — | |
| 9 | Lubbock | $29,230 | 80 | |
| 10 | San Antonio | $27,400 | 780 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Houston run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $46,160 goes as far as $47,539 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 17.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,539US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,160 a year, 14.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,200 to $49,410 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is McAllen, at $37,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Houston, TX?
The median annual wage is $46,160, or $22.19 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $40,410, so pay in Houston, TX is 14.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Houston, TX earns more than $49,410 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in McAllen, at $37,410 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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