Medical Transcriptionists pay range in Miami
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,920 or more. The middle half of medical transcriptionists in Miami earn between $37,590 and $51,620.
- $30K10th
- $38K25th
- $46KMedian
- $52K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,880 | $3,823 | $22.06 |
| Median | $46,240 | $3,853 | $22.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,590 | $3,132 | $18.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,620 | $4,302 | $24.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Transcriptionists pay in Miami vs. Florida and the U.S.
Medical transcriptionists in Miami earn 7% more than the Florida average ($42,750) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($41,710). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $40,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $45,880 | $46,240 | $29,510 | $60,920 | 450 |
| Florida | $42,750 | $42,050 | $28,720 | $59,240 | 2,650 |
| 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 Miami
On the average salary of $45,880, a single filer in Miami takes home about $39,045 a year, or $3,254 a month and $1,502 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Miami a good place for medical transcriptionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Miami area are 14% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 114.2), so the average $45,880 buys what about $40,191 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Miami ($48,640). A typical home costs $475,622, or 10.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Transcriptionists salary in other Florida cities
Miami ranks 1st of 14 Florida metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Miami$45,880
- Fort Myers$44,200
- Orlando$44,080
- Gainesville$43,970
- Lakeland$43,200
- Sarasota$43,040
- Deltona$42,790
- Palm Bay$42,530
- Jacksonville$41,930
- Tampa$40,630
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 Miami: questions
How much do medical transcriptionists make an hour in Miami?
$22.06 an hour on average, and $22.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical transcriptionists salary in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical transcriptionists take-home pay in Miami?
About $39,045 a year ($3,254 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,880. Florida has no state income tax.
Do medical transcriptionists earn more in Miami than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (33100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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