Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $136,440 +102.7% vs national
Median hourly $65.60
10th percentile $45,200
90th percentile $136,440
Employed locally 60
National median $67,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,200
    25th
    $70,600
    50th (median)
    $136,440
    75th
    $136,440
    90th
    $136,440

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary vs area income 87% Median Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $123,520

    Nearby metros — Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $104,300

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in San Jose, CA is $65.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary in San Jose, CA is 102.7% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners (10th percentile) earn around $45,200 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,600.