According to the US Labor Bureau, the mean annual salary for court reporters was $53,010 in 2012, although the number varies by location and industry (see: where do court reporters work?).
Mean Annual Court Reporter Salaries by Industry:
Industry |
Salary |
Local Government |
$56,920
|
State Government |
$55,390
|
Federal Executive Branch |
$56,510
|
Business Supoort Services |
$46,550
|
Motion Picture and Video Industries |
$45,090
|
Highest Paying States for Court Reporters:
Here are the states with the highest mean annual court reporter salaries for court reporters in 2012, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
State |
Salary |
New York |
$84,090
|
California |
$76,840
|
Maine |
$74,940
|
Colorado |
$70,130
|
Oregon |
$64,760
|
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.