Updated June 25, 2026 · SaaS remote support + university talent + Texas tax advantage.
Cushy WFH transcription roles open to applicants based in Austin, TX.
Most cushy transcription jobs are fully remote and US-eligible, so applicants in Austin, TX qualify for the same listings as anywhere else in the country. We surface listings here that specifically prefer or list Austin, TX in their applicant criteria, plus the broader US-remote pool.
Austin is the largest SaaS remote-support hiring concentration in Texas — Indeed, Bumble, Cloudflare, and dozens of mid-stage SaaS companies maintain Austin-anchored customer support teams. Dell's consumer support runs from the Austin metro. SaaS direct-hire customer service pays $20-$26/hour with significantly better benefits than BPO. University of Texas drives a steady supply of student and recent-grad part-time workers. Texas no-state-income-tax advantage applies.
24 verified transcription listings open to Austin, TX applicants
Mercor · Various
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Medical Transcription Service · Various
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Western Canadian Place Fitness Centre · Various
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HireArt · Various
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CrowdGen by Appen · Various
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Alignerr · Various
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Crossing Hurdles · Various
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Mercor · Various
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CrowdGen by Appen · Various
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Allegis Transcription · Various
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NTW Solutions Limited · Various
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GMR Transcription Services, Inc. · Various
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FWI (FedWriters, Inc.) · Various
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CrowdGen by Appen · Various
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Alignerr · Various
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Wellstar Health System · Various
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University of Southern California · Various
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Ascendion · Various
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eScribers, LLC · Various
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CrowdGen by Appen · Various
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GMR Transcription Services, Inc. · Various
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Verified listings in this category pay a median of $17/hour, ranging from $12 to $35/hour. Most fully remote roles pay the same nationally regardless of where you live.
Most are open to anyone in the United States. We surface Austin, TX explicitly when employers list it as a preferred or eligible location.
General transcription pays $0.30–$1.10 per audio minute, working out to $9–$25/hr depending on speed. Medical transcription pays $22–35/hr but requires certification.
No — Rev, TranscribeMe, and GoTranscript all hire entry-level transcribers after passing a short test (typically 5–10 minutes of audio).