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Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary in South Dakota

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in South Dakota earn a median of $75,210 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$75,210
vs. U.S. median
+4% ($72,420)
Rank among states
13 of 38
Jobs in the state
40

Pay range in South Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,610; the top 10% earn over $78,960. Nationally the range is $42,130 to $130,560.

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Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners pay in South Dakota

How much do court reporters and simultaneous captioners make in South Dakota?

The median is $75,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,610 and the top 10% earn over $78,960. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is South Dakota a good state for court reporters and simultaneous captioners?

On pay alone it ranks 13 of 38 (+4% vs. the national median of $72,420). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses