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Employee pay in the related job, nationally and by state
BLS figures describe employees in the closest related occupation, not side-hustle income.
| Related occupation | Median pay | Middle 80% | People employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $34.82/hr ($72,420/yr), BLS OEWS, May 2025 | $42,130–$130,560/yr | 12,870 |
| Word Processors and Typists | $23.69/hr ($49,280/yr), BLS OEWS, May 2025 | $36,810–$65,150/yr | 35,010 |
| State | Median annual pay |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $46,860 |
| Arizona | $42,070 |
| Arkansas | $43,010 |
| California | $56,380 |
| Colorado | $57,550 |
| Connecticut | $49,250 |
| Delaware | $45,480 |
| District of Columbia | $49,180 |
| Florida | $35,770 |
| Georgia | $31,450 |
| Hawaii | $40,060 |
| Idaho | $49,930 |
| Illinois | $45,490 |
| Indiana | $39,520 |
| Iowa | $43,210 |
| Maryland | $47,110 |
| Massachusetts | $53,740 |
| Michigan | $47,970 |
| Minnesota | $51,550 |
| Missouri | $37,440 |
| Nebraska | $47,080 |
| Nevada | $41,290 |
| New Jersey | $49,520 |
| New Mexico | $46,400 |
| New York | $48,400 |
| Ohio | $48,670 |
| Oklahoma | $43,710 |
| Oregon | $52,420 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,000 |
| Puerto Rico | $32,270 |
| Rhode Island | $47,040 |
| South Carolina | $42,840 |
| Tennessee | $49,750 |
| Texas | $47,720 |
| Virginia | $46,130 |
| Washington | $46,110 |
| West Virginia | $36,060 |
| Wisconsin | $48,540 |
All sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
- BLS Employment Projections, 2025-35.
- O*NET 31.0 Database, 31.0.
All data
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Demand trend | declining | BLS Employment Projections, 2025-35 |
| Nearest occupation | Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | O*NET 31.0 |
| Nearest occupation | Word Processors and Typists | O*NET 31.0 |
| Median hourly wage, employees: court reporters and simultaneous captioners | $34.82/hr | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Median annual wage, employees: court reporters and simultaneous captioners | $72,420/yr | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Annual wage, 10th percentile: court reporters and simultaneous captioners | $42,130/yr | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Annual wage, 90th percentile: court reporters and simultaneous captioners | $130,560/yr | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| People employed: court reporters and simultaneous captioners | 12,870 jobs | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Projected employment change, 10 years: court reporters and simultaneous captioners | -0.1% | BLS Employment Projections, 2025-35 |
| Share self-employed: court reporters and simultaneous captioners | 33.4% | BLS Employment Projections, 2025-35 |
| Median hourly wage, employees: word processors and typists | $23.69/hr | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Median annual wage, employees: word processors and typists | $49,280/yr | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Annual wage, 10th percentile: word processors and typists | $36,810/yr | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Annual wage, 90th percentile: word processors and typists | $65,150/yr | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| People employed: word processors and typists | 35,010 jobs | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Projected employment change, 10 years: word processors and typists | -34.4% | BLS Employment Projections, 2025-35 |
| Share self-employed: word processors and typists | 10.9% | BLS Employment Projections, 2025-35 |