How much does a court reporter and simultaneous captioner make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $34.82 an hour or $6,035 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.82
- Average (mean)
- $78,760
- Jobs
- 12,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,130 | $20.25 | |
| 25th | $53,760 | $25.85 | |
| Median | $72,420 | $34.82 | |
| 75th | $100,800 | $48.45 | |
| 90th | $130,600 | $62.77 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $116,000 |
| Texas | $110,100 |
| Washington | $107,700 |
| New York | $102,000 |
| Iowa | $93,810 |
| Rhode Island | $92,250 |
| Minnesota | $83,680 |
| Colorado | $83,010 |
| Massachusetts | $79,940 |
| Arizona | $77,770 |
| Nebraska | $76,480 |
| Illinois | $75,890 |
| South Dakota | $75,210 |
| North Carolina | $73,510 |
| Missouri | $72,500 |
| North Dakota | $70,540 |
| Idaho | $69,330 |
| Alabama | $67,340 |
| Ohio | $67,330 |
| Mississippi | $67,300 |
| Wisconsin | $65,640 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,100 |
| Louisiana | $63,380 |
| Montana | $62,730 |
| Nevada | $62,030 |
| Michigan | $61,600 |
| South Carolina | $61,100 |
| Oklahoma | $60,800 |
| Connecticut | $59,390 |
| Maryland | $59,300 |
| Arkansas | $59,180 |
| West Virginia | $56,790 |
| Virginia | $55,210 |
| Indiana | $54,740 |
| Kentucky | $50,350 |
| Florida | $49,240 |
| Maine | $49,110 |
| Delaware | $44,760 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $143,200 |
| Stockton, CA | $138,300 |
| Riverside, CA | $133,900 |
| Austin, TX | $130,700 |
| Houston, TX | $129,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $129,300 |
| Dallas, TX | $126,000 |
| San Antonio, TX | $123,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $123,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $118,200 |
| Seattle, WA | $113,200 |
| Visalia, CA | $108,800 |
| Beaumont, TX | $108,200 |
| El Paso, TX | $106,000 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $102,900 |
In other countries
Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner belongs to the international group "Administrative and executive secretaries".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a court reporter and simultaneous captioner make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $34.82 ($72,420 a year).
How much does a court reporter and simultaneous captioner make a month?
About $6,035 a month before tax, based on a median of $72,420 a year.
How much does a court reporter and simultaneous captioner make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,130 or less a year ($20.25 an hour); the top 10% make $130,600 or more.
Which state pays court reporter and simultaneous captioners the most?
California, with a median of $116,000 a year, followed by Texas ($110,100) and Washington ($107,700).
Which city pays court reporter and simultaneous captioners the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $143,200 a year.
How many court reporter and simultaneous captioners are there in the United States?
About 12,870 people work as court reporter and simultaneous captioners.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.