Medical Transcriptionists pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for medical transcriptionists is $20.22 an hour ($42,050 a year). About 2,650 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($40,410). Florida ranks 20th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical transcriptionists in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.81 | $28,720 |
| 25% of workers | $17.12 | $35,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.22 | $42,050 |
| 75% of workers | $23.72 | $49,340 |
| 90% of workers | $28.48 | $59,240 |
Medical Transcriptionists pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | $47,420 | 160 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $46,240 | 450 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $46,230 | 340 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $43,260 | 90 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $42,990 | 60 |
| Jacksonville | $39,100 | 290 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $38,920 | 70 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $38,680 | 420 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $38,210 | 60 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $37,970 | 40 |
| Ocala | $37,450 | 60 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $35,700 | 90 |
| Tallahassee | $35,510 | 90 |
| Punta Gorda | $31,200 | 30 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for medical transcriptionists
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -4.4% over ten years, declining · about 6,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $41,730 |
| Medical Assistants | $43,680 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $36,810 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $43,590 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $45,760 |
| File Clerks | $41,750 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $39,870 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $76,950 |
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