Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners: Occupational Outlook Handbook

“about 1,800 openings for court reporters and simultaneous captioners are projected each year, on average, over the decade.” (Job outlook)

“transcription generated by artificial intelligence (AI) tools is expected to dampen employment demand.” (Job outlook)

“The lowest 10 percent earned less than $42,130, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $130,560.” (Pay)

“Employment of court reporters and simultaneous captioners is projected to show little or no change from 2025 to 2035.” (Job outlook)

“The lowest 10 percent earned less than $42,130, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $130,560.” (Pay)

“Many states require court reporters and simultaneous captioners to be licensed or certified by a professional association.” (How to Become One)

“The median annual wage for court reporters and simultaneous captioners was $72,420 in May 2025.” (Pay)

“Completing a court reporting program typically takes 2 or 3 years.” (How to Become One)