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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary in California

In California, court reporters and simultaneous captioners earn a median of $103,640 per year.

Median (California)
$103,640
Bottom 10%
$38,700
Top 10%
$136,220
Employed in California
1,590

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, court reporters and simultaneous captioners earn a median of $103,640 — 54% above the national median of $67,310. Locally the range runs $38,700 to $136,220. About 1,590 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #3 of 40 states for court reporters and simultaneous captioners pay — roughly the 95th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (New York, $109,220) by 5%. State employment of about 1,590 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$67,310
US bottom 10%
$39,100
US top 10%
$127,020

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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