Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary in California
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in California earn a median of $116,020 a year, +60% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $116,020
- vs. U.S. median
- +60% ($72,420)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 1,400
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,280; the top 10% earn over $142,930. Nationally the range is $42,130 to $130,560.
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Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners pay in California
How much do court reporters and simultaneous captioners make in California?
The median is $116,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,280 and the top 10% earn over $142,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for court reporters and simultaneous captioners?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 38 (+60% vs. the national median of $72,420). Living costs are not included.