How much does a court reporter and simultaneous captioner make in Washington?
$51,880a year
Median yearly pay for court reporter and simultaneous captioners in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $24.94 an hour or $4,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.94
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 67
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,850Median: $51,880Highest 10%: $85,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,850 | $21.08 | |
| 25th | $44,920 | $21.60 | |
| Median | $51,880 | $24.94 | |
| 75th | $72,640 | $34.92 | |
| 90th | $85,290 | $41.00 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for court reporter and simultaneous captioners.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Musician and Singer | $133,600 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $125,100 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $121,700 |
| Writer and Author | $108,500 |
| Art Director | $106,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $101,700 |
| News Analyst | $101,000 |
| Producer and Director | $100,300 |
| Technical Writer | $99,910 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $94,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court reporter and simultaneous captioner make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $24.94 ($51,880 a year).
Do court reporter and simultaneous captioners make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $51,880 against $72,420 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Washington rank for court reporter and simultaneous captioner pay?
59 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does a court reporter and simultaneous captioner make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,290 or more.
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.