Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $97,950 +45.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.09
10th percentile $48,360
90th percentile $105,740
Employed locally 40
National median $67,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,360
    25th
    $97,950
    50th (median)
    $97,950
    75th
    $97,950
    90th
    $105,740

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary vs area income 145% Median Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary is 45% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,440
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $135,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $127,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,010
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $114,050
    Visalia, CA $108,790

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Bakersfield, CA is $47.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary in Bakersfield, CA is 45.5% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners (10th percentile) earn around $48,360 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,950.