Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary by State
The national median pay for court reporters and simultaneous captioners is $72,420 a year. By state, it ranges from $44,760 in Delaware to $116,020 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $42,130
- 25th percentile
- $53,760
- Median
- $72,420
- 75th percentile
- $100,780
- Top 10%
- $130,560
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 12,870 jobs.
Median pay in 38 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $116,020 | +60% | $55,280 | $142,930 | 1,400 |
| 2 | Texas | $110,080 | +52% | $54,520 | $137,410 | 1,270 |
| 3 | Washington | $107,670 | +49% | $82,220 | $113,880 | 80 |
| 4 | New York | $101,990 | +41% | $60,360 | $143,790 | 1,400 |
| 5 | Iowa | $93,810 | +30% | $63,560 | $104,490 | 160 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $92,250 | +27% | $61,670 | $107,310 | 60 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $83,680 | +16% | $64,150 | $97,410 | 320 |
| 8 | Colorado | $83,010 | +15% | $65,960 | $110,700 | 260 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $79,940 | +10% | $46,080 | $91,350 | 50 |
| 10 | Arizona | $77,770 | +7% | $61,510 | $90,020 | 70 |
| 11 | Nebraska | $76,480 | +6% | $60,910 | $87,080 | 60 |
| 12 | Illinois | $75,890 | +5% | $31,200 | $122,390 | 770 |
| 13 | South Dakota | $75,210 | +4% | $63,610 | $78,960 | 40 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $73,510 | +2% | $57,910 | $91,710 | 110 |
| 15 | Missouri | $72,500 | 0% | $56,000 | $97,480 | 270 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $70,540 | −3% | $56,030 | $81,130 | 60 |
| 17 | Idaho | $69,330 | −4% | $66,290 | $75,460 | 40 |
| 18 | Alabama | $67,340 | −7% | $37,700 | $84,270 | 350 |
| 19 | Ohio | $67,330 | −7% | $49,750 | $94,740 | 340 |
| 20 | Mississippi | $67,300 | −7% | $47,720 | $75,000 | 40 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $65,640 | −9% | $38,560 | $121,260 | 60 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $65,100 | −10% | $40,130 | $90,330 | 670 |
| 23 | Louisiana | $63,380 | −12% | $26,650 | $97,360 | 270 |
| 24 | Montana | $62,730 | −13% | $50,870 | $78,890 | 50 |
| 25 | Nevada | $62,030 | −14% | $46,750 | $78,430 | 70 |
| 26 | Michigan | $61,600 | −15% | $41,040 | $79,780 | 260 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $61,100 | −16% | $45,190 | $76,300 | 140 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $60,800 | −16% | $53,000 | $68,000 | 180 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $59,390 | −18% | $43,370 | $74,680 | 210 |
| 30 | Maryland | $59,300 | −18% | $41,620 | $90,360 | Not published |
| 31 | Arkansas | $59,180 | −18% | $53,200 | $80,090 | 130 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $56,790 | −22% | $44,550 | $70,890 | 90 |
| 33 | Virginia | $55,210 | −24% | $37,840 | $78,360 | 320 |
| 34 | Indiana | $54,740 | −24% | $42,740 | $77,320 | 890 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $50,350 | −30% | $29,610 | $50,350 | 80 |
| 36 | Florida | $49,240 | −32% | $35,320 | $81,370 | 1,110 |
| 37 | Maine | $49,110 | −32% | $48,370 | $89,670 | 30 |
| 38 | Delaware | $44,760 | −38% | $40,350 | $86,130 | 40 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary questions
Which state pays court reporters and simultaneous captioners the most?
California, with a median of $116,020 a year (+60% vs. the national median of $72,420). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays court reporters and simultaneous captioners the least?
Delaware, with a median of $44,760 a year (−38% vs. national).
Where do most court reporters and simultaneous captioners work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,400, with a median of $116,020.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.