Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $104,300 +55% vs national
Median hourly $50.15
10th percentile $38,900
90th percentile $131,460
Employed locally 170
National median $67,310

Compare Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Sacramento, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners
in
Sacramento, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,900
    25th
    $54,040
    50th (median)
    $104,300
    75th
    $131,460
    90th
    $131,460

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary vs area income 111% Median Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary is 11% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$85,360
    Coaches and Scouts$43,860
    Graphic Designers$75,470
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44,710
    Producers and Directors$83,600
    Interpreters and Translators$66,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Sacramento, CA is $50.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary in Sacramento, CA is 55% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners (10th percentile) earn around $38,900 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,040.