Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $51,270 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.65
10th percentile $38,700
90th percentile $155,360
Employed locally 350
National median $67,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,700
    25th
    $38,700
    50th (median)
    $51,270
    75th
    $84,930
    90th
    $155,360

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary vs area income 55% Median Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary is 45% 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
    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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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Technical Writers$100,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Los Angeles, CA is $24.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary in Los Angeles, CA is 23.8% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners (10th percentile) earn around $38,700 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,700.