Court reporters and simultaneous captioners
SOC Code: 27-3092Also known as:
Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR), Court Monitor, Court Recorder, Court Recording Monitor, Court Reporter
Median Annual Salary
$67,310
-0.3% growth (2024-2034)
2K
Openings/Year
18K
Current Jobs
What Court reporters and simultaneous captioners Do
Use verbatim methods and equipment to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe pretrial and trial proceedings or other information. Includes stenocaptioners who operate computerized stenographic captioning equipment to provide captions of live or prerecorded broadcasts for hearing-impaired viewers.
💰 Salary
$67,310
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
-0.3%
Little or no change
🎓 Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
2K
Projected average per year
📚 On-the-Job Training
Short-term on-the-job training
Expected training period
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
17,700
Projected Employment (2034)
17,700
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Top Skills Required
Active Listening
Writing
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Monitoring
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- Record verbatim proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies, committee meetings, and other proceedings, using computerized recording equipment, electronic stenograph machines, or stenomasks.
- Proofread transcripts for correct spelling of words.
- Ask speakers to clarify inaudible statements.
- Provide transcripts of proceedings upon request of judges, lawyers, or the public.
- Transcribe recorded proceedings in accordance with established formats.
- Log and store exhibits from court proceedings.
- File and store shorthand notes of court session.
- File a legible transcript of records of a court case with the court clerk's office.
- Verify accuracy of transcripts by checking copies against original records of proceedings and accuracy of rulings by checking with judges.
- Respond to requests during court sessions to read portions of the proceedings already recorded.
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
Post-Secondary Certificate
O*NET recommended level
Degree Programs for Court reporters and simultaneous captioners
These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a court reporters and simultaneous captioners:
Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter
380 degrees awarded •
34 colleges offer this program
Voice Writing Technology/Technician
25 degrees awarded •
2 colleges offer this program
Best Colleges for Becoming a Court reporters and simultaneous captioners
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become court reporters and simultaneous captioners.
| # | College | Location | Related Degrees | Repit Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuyahoga Community College District | Cleveland, OH | 33 | C+ |
| 2 | Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden, AL | 15 | C+ |
| 3 | Del Mar College | Corpus Christi, TX | 14 | C+ |
| 4 | Fox Valley Technical College | Appleton, WI | 11 | C+ |
| 5 | Atlantic Technical College | Coconut Creek, FL | 10 | C+ |
| 6 | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Alfred, NY | 10 | C+ |
| 7 | Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | 4 | C+ |
| 8 | GateWay Community College | Phoenix, AZ | 3 | C+ |
| 9 | Taft College | Taft, CA | 3 | C+ |
| 10 | Green River College | Auburn, WA | 2 | C+ |
| 11 | Community College of Rhode Island | Warwick, RI | 1 | C+ |
| 12 | Lake Land College | Mattoon, IL | 1 | C+ |
| 13 | Lamar State College-Orange | Orange, TX | 21 | C |
| 14 | Plaza College | Forest Hills, NY | 19 | C |
| 15 | College of Marin | Kentfield, CA | 18 | C |
| 16 | Downey Adult School | Downey, CA | 8 | C |
| 17 | Community College of Allegheny County | Pittsburgh, PA | 8 | C |
| 18 | Anoka Technical College | Anoka, MN | 6 | C |
| 19 | Five Towns College | Dix Hills, NY | 5 | C |
| 20 | Vernon College | Vernon, TX | 5 | C |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do court reporters and simultaneous captioners make?
The median annual salary for court reporters and simultaneous captioners is $67,310.
What education do court reporters and simultaneous captioners need?
Most court reporters and simultaneous captioners positions require a postsecondary nondegree award.
Common degree programs include Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter, Voice Writing Technology/Technician.
Is becoming court reporters and simultaneous captioners a good career choice?
Court reporters and simultaneous captioners is projected to see -0.3% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which reflects some decline in the field. With approximately 1,700 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for court reporters and simultaneous captioners?
Top colleges for aspiring court reporters and simultaneous captioners include
Cuyahoga Community College District, Gadsden State Community College, Del Mar College, Fox Valley Technical College, Atlantic Technical College.
These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to court reporters and simultaneous captioners?
Court reporters and simultaneous captioners may also be known as: Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR), Court Monitor, Court Recorder, Court Recording Monitor, Court Reporter, Court Stenographer, Court Transcriber, Deposition Reporter, Digital Court Reporter, Electronic Court Recorder, Hearings Reporter, Judicial Reporter, Official Court Reporter, Realtime Captioner, Realtime Court Reporter, Recorder, Shorthand Reporter, Stenocaptioner, Stenographer, Stenotype Operator.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.