Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • California
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in California earn a median salary of $111,379 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +65.5% vs the national median of $67,310. An estimated 1,330 court reporters and simultaneous captioners are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $51,270 to $136,440 depending on location.
$111,379
Avg median salary in California
$136,440
Highest paying metro
$51,270
Lowest paying metro
1,330
Employed in California
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inCourt Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $136,440 | $70,600 | $136,440 | 60 |
| Stockton, CA | $135,290 | $102,050 | $135,290 | 30 |
| Riverside, CA | $127,310 | $127,240 | $136,220 | 220 |
| San Francisco, CA | $127,010 | $68,740 | $131,290 | 310 |
| San Diego, CA | $114,050 | $50,940 | $114,050 | 120 |
| Visalia, CA | $108,790 | $108,790 | $108,790 | 30 |
| Sacramento, CA | $104,300 | $54,040 | $131,460 | 170 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $97,950 | $97,950 | $97,950 | 40 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,270 | $38,700 | $84,930 | 350 |