Updated June 25, 2026 · No state income tax + Houston / Dallas / Austin / SA hiring concentrations.
Cushy WFH transcription roles open to applicants based in Texas.
Most cushy transcription jobs are fully remote and US-eligible, so applicants in Texas qualify for the same listings as anywhere else in the country. We surface listings here that specifically prefer or list Texas in their applicant criteria, plus the broader US-remote pool. Texas residents have access to roughly the same applicant pool as the rest of the US — the difference is in state labor laws (pay frequency, sick leave, classification rules) noted below.
Texas is the largest single state market for remote WFH hiring in the US, anchored by four metro concentrations: Houston (energy + healthcare admin), Dallas-Fort Worth (insurance and financial services), Austin (SaaS direct-support hiring), and San Antonio (USAA, military-spouse-friendly employers). Texas has no state income tax, which materially raises take-home pay vs equivalent gross in California or New York — typically $2,000-$5,000 more annually for cushy WFH wage bands. State labor protections favor employers (right-to-work, at-will employment); biweekly pay frequency is standard.
24 verified transcription listings open to Texas 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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Mercor · 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 Texas explicitly when employers list it as a preferred or eligible location.
No — most cushy WFH listings are open to all 50 states. Listings tagged "Texas" usually mean the employer prefers Texas residents (sometimes for tax/payroll reasons) but will still hire from neighboring states. Check each posting.
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).