SOC 31-9094 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Transcriptionists — San Antonio
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX · 10 metro areas compared
At $27,400, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Medical Transcriptionists, 32.2% beneath the national figure of $40,410.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $27,400, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Medical Transcriptionists, 32.2% beneath the national figure of $40,410. Pay ranges from under $17,260 at the tenth percentile to more than $45,930 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $22,440 to $45,760.
Employment stands at 780, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Houston records the highest median at $46,160. Of the 623 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 618th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,260 | −57.3% |
| 25th | $22,440 | −44.5% |
| Median (50th) | $27,400 | −32.2% |
| 75th | $45,760 | +13.2% |
| 90th | $45,930 | +13.7% |
| Mean | $30,820 | −23.7% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | $46,160 | — | |
| 2 | McAllen | $37,410 | 50 | |
| 3 | Austin | $35,410 | 360 | |
| 4 | El Paso | $35,360 | 70 | |
| 5 | Dallas | $34,910 | 1,300 | |
| 6 | Tyler | $34,070 | 80 | |
| 7 | Corpus Christi | $31,110 | 40 | |
| 8 | Abilene | $30,940 | 40 | |
| 9 | Brownsville | $30,690 | — | |
| 10 | Lubbock | $29,230 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Antonio run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $27,400 goes as far as $28,218 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$27,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$28,218US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $27,400 a year, 32.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $17,260 to $45,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 780 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Houston, at $46,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Transcriptionists in San Antonio, TX?
The median annual wage is $27,400, or $13.17 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 San Antonio, TX is 32.2% lower. 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 San Antonio, TX earns more than $45,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $17,260 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 Houston, at $46,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 780 jobs in this occupation in San Antonio, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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