Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners pay in California
In California, the median pay for court reporters and simultaneous captioners is $55.78 an hour ($116,020 a year). About 1,400 people work in this job there.
That is 60% higher than the U.S. median ($72,420). California ranks 1st of 38 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for court reporters and simultaneous captioners in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.58 | $55,280 |
| 25% of workers | $41.62 | $86,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $55.78 | $116,020 |
| 75% of workers | $64.37 | $133,900 |
| 90% of workers | $68.72 | $142,930 |
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $143,170 | 50 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $138,340 | 30 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $133,900 | 230 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $129,270 | 260 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $123,230 | 110 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $118,200 | 110 |
| Visalia | $108,790 | 30 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $102,900 | 30 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $86,510 | 290 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for court reporters and simultaneous captioners
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.1% over ten years, little or no change · about 1,800 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Office Clerks, General | $48,460 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $77,390 |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $62,860 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $61,810 |
| Data Entry Keyers | $47,010 |
| Court, Municipal, and License Clerks | $63,320 |
| Word Processors and Typists | $56,380 |
| File Clerks | $49,040 |
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