How Much Do Court Reporters Make?

According to the US Labor Bureau, the mean annual salary for court reporters was $53,270 in 2010, although the number varies by location and industry (see: where do court reporters work?).

Mean Annual Court Reporter Salaries by Industry:

Highest Paying States for Court Reporters:

Here are the states with the highest mean annual court reporter salaries for court reporters in 2010, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

All Figures courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Employment & Wages database.

See a court reporter job description for more information on court reporting job duties, or visit court reporter training to learn about the training process. Also visit the court reporter careers page for other career options in stenography.