SOC 273092
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners
Use verbatim methods and equipment to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe pretrial and trial proceedings or other information. Includes stenocaptioners who operate computerized stenographic captioning equipment to provide captions of live or prerecorded broadcasts for hearing-impaired viewers.
National Median
$67,310
per year
National Salary Overview
Median Annual
$67,310
Entry Level (10th pct)
$39,100
Experienced (90th pct)
$127,020
Total Employed
12,630
Salary Distribution
Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)
Salary by Experience Level
| Experience Level | Estimated Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level0-2 years experience | $39,100 - $50,210 |
| Mid Career2-8 years experience | $50,210 - $92,710 |
| Senior / Expert8+ years experience | $92,710 - $127,020 |
Highest Paying Locations for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary by Location
Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners?
The national median annual salary for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners is $67,310, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.
Where do Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captionerss earn the most?
The highest-paying metro area for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captionerss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $136,440.
How much can an experienced Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners make?
Top-earning Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captionerss (90th percentile) make $127,020 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.