Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for court reporters and simultaneous captioners is $31.30 an hour ($65,100 a year). About 670 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($72,420). Pennsylvania ranks 22nd of 38 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for court reporters and simultaneous captioners in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.29 | $40,130 |
| 25% of workers | $23.36 | $48,590 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.30 | $65,100 |
| 75% of workers | $35.94 | $74,760 |
| 90% of workers | $43.43 | $90,330 |
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $74,760 | 240 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $64,230 | 50 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $63,970 | 30 |
| Pittsburgh | $63,480 | 120 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $55,700 | 40 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $57,460 |
| Editors | $63,460 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $57,040 |
| Technical Writers | $87,620 |
| Writers and Authors | $77,410 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $52,080 |
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