How much does a court reporter and simultaneous captioner make in California?
$116,000a year
Median yearly pay for court reporter and simultaneous captioners in California. That is $55.78 an hour or $9,668 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.78
- Vs. national median
- +60%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 1,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,280Median: $116,000Highest 10%: $142,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,280 | $26.58 | |
| 25th | $86,560 | $41.62 | |
| Median | $116,000 | $55.78 | |
| 75th | $133,900 | $64.38 | |
| 90th | $142,900 | $68.72 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $143,200 |
| Stockton, CA | $138,300 |
| Riverside, CA | $133,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $129,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $123,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $118,200 |
| Visalia, CA | $108,800 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $102,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $86,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for court reporter and simultaneous captioners.
| 1. California | $116,000 |
| 2. Texas | $110,100 |
| 3. Washington | $107,700 |
| 4. New York | $102,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court reporter and simultaneous captioner make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $55.78 ($116,000 a year).
Do court reporter and simultaneous captioners make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $116,000 against $72,420 nationally, 60% more.
Where does California rank for court reporter and simultaneous captioner pay?
California ranks 1 of 38 states.
Which city in California pays court reporter and simultaneous captioners the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $143,200 a year.
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.