Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $72,420 · Median hourly: $34.82 · Employment: 12,870
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,130 | $20.26 |
| 25th | $53,760 | $25.85 |
| Median | $72,420 | $34.82 |
| 75th | $100,780 | $48.45 |
| 90th | $130,560 | $62.77 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 27-3092
- Total U.S. employment: 12,870
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $42,130, median pay is $72,420, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $130,560.
Across the United States, 12,870 court reporters and simultaneous captioners are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $67,340 | $32.37 | -7.0% | 350 |
| Arizona | $77,770 | $37.39 | +7.4% | 70 |
| Arkansas | $59,180 | $28.45 | -18.3% | 130 |
| California | $116,020 | $55.78 | +60.2% | 1,400 |
| Colorado | $83,010 | $39.91 | +14.6% | 260 |
| Connecticut | $59,390 | $28.55 | -18.0% | 210 |
| Delaware | $44,760 | $21.52 | -38.2% | 40 |
| Florida | $49,240 | $23.68 | -32.0% | 1,110 |
| Georgia | — | — | — | 410 |
| Idaho | $69,330 | $33.33 | -4.3% | 40 |
| Illinois | $75,890 | $36.48 | +4.8% | 770 |
| Indiana | $54,740 | $26.32 | -24.4% | 890 |
| Iowa | $93,810 | $45.10 | +29.5% | 160 |
| Kansas | — | — | — | 180 |
| Kentucky | $50,350 | $24.21 | -30.5% | 80 |
| Louisiana | $63,380 | $30.47 | -12.5% | 270 |
| Maine | $49,110 | $23.61 | -32.2% | 30 |
| Maryland | $59,300 | $28.51 | -18.1% | 0 |
| Massachusetts | $79,940 | $38.44 | +10.4% | 50 |
| Michigan | $61,600 | $29.62 | -14.9% | 260 |
| Minnesota | $83,680 | $40.23 | +15.5% | 320 |
| Mississippi | $67,300 | $32.36 | -7.1% | 40 |
| Missouri | $72,500 | $34.86 | +0.1% | 270 |
| Montana | $62,730 | $30.16 | -13.4% | 50 |
| Nebraska | $76,480 | $36.77 | +5.6% | 60 |
| Nevada | $62,030 | $29.82 | -14.3% | 70 |
| New Jersey | — | — | — | 200 |
| New York | $101,990 | $49.03 | +40.8% | 1,400 |
| North Carolina | $73,510 | $35.34 | +1.5% | 110 |
| North Dakota | $70,540 | $33.91 | -2.6% | 60 |
| Ohio | $67,330 | $32.37 | -7.0% | 340 |
| Oklahoma | $60,800 | $29.23 | -16.0% | 180 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,100 | $31.30 | -10.1% | 670 |
| Rhode Island | $92,250 | $44.35 | +27.4% | 60 |
| South Carolina | $61,100 | $29.38 | -15.6% | 140 |
| South Dakota | $75,210 | $36.16 | +3.9% | 40 |
| Texas | $110,080 | $52.92 | +52.0% | 1,270 |
| Virginia | $55,210 | $26.54 | -23.8% | 320 |
| Washington | $107,670 | $51.77 | +48.7% | 80 |
| West Virginia | $56,790 | $27.30 | -21.6% | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $65,640 | $31.56 | -9.4% | 60 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for court reporters and simultaneous captioners?
The median annual wage for court reporters and simultaneous captioners is $72,420 ($34.82 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays court reporters and simultaneous captioners the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many court reporters and simultaneous captioners are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 12,870 court reporters and simultaneous captioners employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do court reporters and simultaneous captioners make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $34.82. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.