Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $123,520 +83.5% vs national
Median hourly $59.38
10th percentile $62,400
90th percentile $135,520
Employed locally 90
National median $67,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,400
    25th
    $111,090
    50th (median)
    $123,520
    75th
    $123,520
    90th
    $135,520

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary vs area income 127% Median Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary is 27% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,440
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $135,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $129,820
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $127,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,010
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $125,230

    Nearby metros — Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $129,820
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $125,230
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $108,230
    El Paso, TX $105,550
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $105,410

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Austin, TX is $59.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.96 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salaries?

    The median Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary in Austin, TX is 83.5% above the national median of $67,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Austin?

    Entry-level Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners (10th percentile) earn around $62,400 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,090.