Medical Transcriptionists pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,030 or more. The middle half of medical transcriptionists in Tucson earn between $37,430 and $49,160.
- $36K10th
- $37K25th
- $39KMedian
- $49K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,320 | $3,610 | $20.83 |
| Median | $38,760 | $3,230 | $18.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,430 | $3,119 | $18.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,160 | $4,097 | $23.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Transcriptionists pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Medical transcriptionists in Tucson earn 8% more than the Arizona average ($40,060) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($41,710). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $40,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $43,320 | $38,760 | $35,910 | $50,030 | n/a |
| Arizona | $40,060 | $36,550 | $31,110 | $50,850 | 700 |
| United States | $41,710 | $40,410 | $28,250 | $55,950 | 41,550 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Transcriptionists salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $43,320, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $36,298 a year, or $3,025 a month and $1,396 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tucson a good place for medical transcriptionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $43,320 buys what about $44,708 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Transcriptionists salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 1st of 2 Arizona metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Tucson$43,320
- Phoenix$38,880
Highest-paying cities for medical transcriptionists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($61,530).
- San Jose, CA$61,530
- San Francisco, CA$55,750
- Portland, ME$54,920
- Minneapolis, MN$54,160
- Chico, CA$54,060
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Medical Transcriptionists salary in Tucson: questions
How much do medical transcriptionists make an hour in Tucson?
$20.83 an hour on average, and $18.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical transcriptionists salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical transcriptionists take-home pay in Tucson?
About $36,298 a year ($3,025 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,320.
Do medical transcriptionists earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($41,710).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9094; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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