Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Arizona

Medical transcriptionists in Arizona earn the most in Tucson (average $43,320 a year) and the least in Phoenix ($38,880), across the 2 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical transcriptionists average at $40,060 and the median at $36,550 for 700 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $41,710.

Medical Transcriptionists average salary by city in Arizona

Tucson$43,320
Phoenix$38,880

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Tucson	$43,320	$38,760	$37,430	$36,298	97
Phoenix	$38,880	$36,360	$33,520	$32,842	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Medical Transcriptionists salary in other states

Medical Transcriptionists salary by city and state

More about pay in Arizona

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.
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.

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