According to the US Labor Bureau, the mean annual salary for court reporters was $48,380 in 2007, although the number varies by location and industry (see: where do court reporters work?).
Mean Annual Court Reporter Salaries by Industry:
|
Industry |
Salary |
| State Government |
$51,820
|
| Federal Executive Branch |
$50,380
|
| Local Government |
$49,950
|
| Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools |
$45,880
|
| Business Support Services |
$44,260
|
| Employment Services |
$43,680
|
Here are the states with the highest mean annual court reporter salaries for court reporters in 2007, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
|
State |
Salary |
| California |
$67,910
|
| Tennessee |
$67,890
|
| New York |
$66,670
|
| Washington |
$64,630
|
| Massachusetts |
$62,860
|
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.