Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $34.82

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$20.26
25th$25.85
Median$34.82
75th$48.45
90th$62.77

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do court reporters and simultaneous captioners make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $34.82; the mean hourly wage is $37.86.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for court reporters and simultaneous captioners?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $20.26 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for court reporters and simultaneous captioners?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $62.77 per hour.