Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $66,150 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.80
10th percentile $58,480
90th percentile $106,140
Employed locally 80
National median $67,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,480
    25th
    $66,130
    50th (median)
    $66,150
    75th
    $74,030
    90th
    $106,140

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary vs area income 78% Median Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary is 22% 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
    Tucson, AZ $75,580

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Phoenix, AZ is $31.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary in Phoenix, AZ is 1.7% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners (10th percentile) earn around $58,480 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,130.