Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $129,820 +92.9% vs national
Median hourly $62.42
10th percentile $59,940
90th percentile $129,820
Employed locally 190
National median $67,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,940
    25th
    $102,520
    50th (median)
    $129,820
    75th
    $129,820
    90th
    $129,820

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary vs area income 161% Median Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary is 61% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $127,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,010
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $125,230
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $123,520

    Nearby metros — Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $105,410

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$62,580
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    Graphic Designers$56,380
    Interpreters and Translators$39,320
    Editors$29,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Houston, TX is $62.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary in Houston, TX is 92.9% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners (10th percentile) earn around $59,940 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,520.