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Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Medical Transcriptionists make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$36,550
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.5% vs 2024
$40,060
Mean Salary
$36,550
Median Salary
$17.57
Hourly Rate
700 people work as Medical Transcriptionists in Arizona
Medical Transcriptionists salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Medical Transcriptionists in Arizona earn a median salary of $36,550 per year ($3,045/month).
This is 9.7% below the national average of $40,464.
Arizona ranks #40 out of 50 states for Medical Transcriptionists pay.
Approximately 700 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 0.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Medical Transcriptionists
Transcribe medical reports recorded by physicians and other healthcare practitioners using various electronic devices, covering office visits, emergency room visits, diagnostic imaging studies, operations, chart reviews, and final summaries. Transcribe dictated reports and translate abbreviations into fully understandable form. Edit as necessary and return reports in either printed or electronic form for review and signature, or correction.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.12
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Writing
3.88
Monitoring
3.12
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.54
Administrative
4.25
Computers and Electronics
3.84
Medicine and Dentistry
3.02
Customer and Personal Service
2.7
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(38.9% of workers)
Salary Range: Medical Transcriptionists in Arizona
Salaries for Medical Transcriptionists in Arizona range from $31,110 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $50,850 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,600 and $45,710.
Median $36,550
P10: $31,110P25: $34,600P75: $45,710P90: $50,850
10th
$31,110
25th
$34,600
Median
$36,550
75th
$45,710
90th
$50,850
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,110
$14.96
$2,592
25th Percentile
$34,600
$16.63
$2,883
Median (50th)
$36,550
$17.57
$3,045
75th Percentile
$45,710
$21.98
$3,809
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$50,850
$24.45
$4,237
Note: The mean (average) salary of $40,060 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Medical Transcriptionists make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Medical Transcriptionists in Arizona is $36,550 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $40,060.
What is the salary range for a Medical Transcriptionists in Arizona?
Salaries for Medical Transcriptionists in Arizona range from $31,110 at the 10th percentile to $50,850 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $34,600 and $45,710.
What is the starting salary for a Medical Transcriptionists in Arizona?
Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists positions in Arizona typically start around $31,110 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $34,600 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Medical Transcriptionists in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 700 people are employed as Medical Transcriptionists in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Medical Transcriptionists in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Medical Transcriptionists in Arizona is approximately $17.57 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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