Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $105,410 +56.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.68
10th percentile $36,730
90th percentile $146,100
Employed locally 210
National median $67,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,730
    25th
    $62,700
    50th (median)
    $105,410
    75th
    $138,090
    90th
    $146,100

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary vs area income 121% Median Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary is 21% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $123,520
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $108,230
    El Paso, TX $105,550

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Dallas, TX is $50.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary in Dallas, TX is 56.6% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners (10th percentile) earn around $36,730 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,700.