Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for court reporters and simultaneous captioners is $52.92 an hour ($110,080 a year). About 1,270 people work in this job there.
That is 52% higher than the U.S. median ($72,420). Texas ranks 2nd of 38 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for court reporters and simultaneous captioners in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.21 | $54,520 |
| 25% of workers | $37.46 | $77,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $52.92 | $110,080 |
| 75% of workers | $62.77 | $130,560 |
| 90% of workers | $66.06 | $137,410 |
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $130,730 | 130 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $129,380 | 260 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $125,970 | 220 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $123,900 | 150 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $108,230 | 30 |
| El Paso | $106,010 | 50 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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|---|---|
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