The average salary for a court reporters and simultaneous captioner in the United States is $71,040, but the range typically falls between $46,150 and $86,690. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $34.15, with a range between $22.19 and $41.68.
There are approximately 12,390 people employed as a court reporters and simultaneous captioner in the United States. With California, Florida, New York employing the highest number of court reporters and simultaneous captioners.The state with the best pay for a court reporters and simultaneous captioner is California, with an average annual salary of $98,380, while Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $41,500.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $35,890 | $17.26 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,150 | $22.19 |
| Median | $63,940 | $30.74 |
| 75th Percentile | $86,690 | $41.68 |
| 90th Percentile | $126,440 | $60.79 |
The salary of a court reporters and simultaneous captioner can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a court reporters and simultaneous captioner in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for court reporters and simultaneous captioners are California, New York, Texas, Washington, Iowa while the worst states are Virginia, Louisiana, Florida, Kentucky, Indiana.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $20,960 | $57,590 | $73,200 |
| Arizona | $44,180 | $67,350 | $86,180 |
| Arkansas | $33,530 | $47,460 | $65,250 |
| California | $37,560 | $98,380 | $148,590 |
| Colorado | $57,290 | $69,430 | $84,240 |
| Connecticut | $41,290 | $59,180 | $71,070 |
| Delaware | $32,590 | $59,370 | $79,780 |
| Florida | $29,050 | $52,370 | $86,990 |
| Georgia | $30,690 | $62,200 | $90,400 |
| Idaho | $61,860 | $66,360 | $76,720 |
| Illinois | $35,170 | $68,680 | $103,400 |
| Indiana | $32,000 | $49,840 | $64,440 |
| Iowa | $56,490 | $82,770 | $86,690 |
| Kansas | $45,840 | $63,360 | $69,370 |
| Kentucky | $36,980 | $47,260 | $53,010 |
| Louisiana | $19,410 | $46,730 | $74,250 |
| Maryland | $39,430 | $60,080 | $82,950 |
| Massachusetts | $48,440 | $70,970 | $78,420 |
| Michigan | $41,400 | $60,400 | $81,510 |
| Minnesota | $55,910 | $68,690 | $81,430 |
| Mississippi | $55,390 | $63,400 | $70,470 |
| Missouri | $32,730 | $62,540 | $70,300 |
| Montana | $46,260 | $60,800 | $75,290 |
| Nebraska | $54,220 | $68,260 | $77,500 |
| Nevada | $38,880 | $54,320 | $70,640 |
| New Jersey | $44,830 | $68,110 | $92,640 |
| New York | $58,890 | $100,900 | $130,270 |
| North Carolina | $50,650 | $65,090 | $84,880 |
| North Dakota | $50,810 | $63,990 | $74,810 |
| Ohio | $24,770 | $63,110 | $104,920 |
| Oklahoma | $53,000 | $59,280 | $66,480 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,060 | $69,160 | $97,740 |
| South Carolina | $42,000 | $53,790 | $65,000 |
| Texas | $35,280 | $91,510 | $134,730 |
| Virginia | $34,210 | $41,500 | $50,140 |
| Washington | $72,590 | $92,520 | $111,040 |
| West Virginia | $39,350 | $62,670 | $67,250 |
| Wisconsin | $45,630 | $76,890 | $111,570 |
Even between cities, the salary of a court reporters and simultaneous captioner can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for court reporters and simultaneous captioners is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $123,230.The city with the lowest average salary for court reporters and simultaneous captioners is Lexington-Fayette area, KY with an average salary of $44,670.
Areas with highest average salaries for court reporters and simultaneous captioners
Areas with lowest average salaries for court reporters and simultaneous captioners
The number of court reporters and simultaneous captioners in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of court reporters and simultaneous captioners has decreased by -1,490. On average, the number of court reporters and simultaneous captioners has been increasing by -2.7% each year. The salary of court reporters and simultaneous captioners has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of court reporters and simultaneous captioners has increased by $4,330. On average, the salary of court reporters and simultaneous captioners has been increasing by 1.6% each year.
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners are part of the arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for court reporters and simultaneous captioners compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations jobs here.
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