Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $64,020 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.78
10th percentile $52,400
90th percentile $73,610
Employed locally 90
National median $67,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,400
    25th
    $60,530
    50th (median)
    $64,020
    75th
    $73,610
    90th
    $73,610

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary vs area income 80% Median Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary is 20% below 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
    Toledo, OH $68,880
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $66,110
    Ohio $60,620
    Cleveland, OH $59,850
    Akron, OH $59,520

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,280
    Interior Designers$61,370
    Interpreters and Translators$60,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Columbus, OH is $30.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary in Columbus, OH is 4.9% below 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners (10th percentile) earn around $52,400 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,530.