Braille transcriber vs stenographer

The differences between braille transcribers and stenographers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a stenographer has an average salary of $53,956, which is higher than the $51,846 average annual salary of a braille transcriber.

The top three skills for a braille transcriber include educational materials, transcription and print materials. The most important skills for a stenographer are dictation, payroll functions, and proofread.

Braille transcriber vs stenographer overview

	Braille Transcriber	Stenographer
Yearly salary	$51,846	$53,956
Hourly rate	$24.93	$25.94
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	232	131
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 52%	Associate Degree, 33%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	-	-

Braille transcriber vs stenographer salary

Braille transcribers and stenographers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Braille Transcriber	Stenographer
Average salary	$51,846	$53,956
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $106,000	Between $27,000 And $106,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between braille transcriber and stenographer education

There are a few differences between a braille transcriber and a stenographer in terms of educational background:

	Braille Transcriber	Stenographer
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 52%	Associate Degree, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	Stanford University

Braille transcriber vs stenographer demographics

Here are the differences between braille transcribers' and stenographers' demographics:

	Braille Transcriber	Stenographer
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 34.8% Female, 65.2%	Male, 9.8% Female, 90.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.8% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Asian, 5.3% White, 64.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 12.3% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 18.8% Asian, 7.4% White, 55.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between braille transcriber and stenographer duties and responsibilities

Braille transcriber example responsibilities.

Braille transcription is great work for somebody who enjoys ensuring literacy for all types of people.
Work closely with a team of transcribers and proofreaders to fulfill transcription services efficiently, on time, and error-free.
Search local websites/internet databases to effectively recruit closing agents and build a strong relationship with notary agents/attorneys.
Review contracts and input information into RamQuest database.

Stenographer example responsibilities.

Project manage the implementation of a third party OFAC customer verification module for branch personnel.
Compile confidential customer financial documentation in accordance with legal summons, subpoenas, and court orders.
Evaluate documents receive for environmental litigation, recommend use and classification of information, and prioritize documents with a negative connotation.
Conduct electronic review of documents for privilege and confidentiality using Ringtail software.

Braille transcriber vs stenographer skills

Common braille transcriber skills

Educational Materials, 29%
Transcription, 29%
Print Materials, 20%
Nemeth, 16%
Transcribing, 6%

Common stenographer skills

Dictation, 37%
Payroll Functions, 10%
Proofread, 7%
Word Processing, 7%
Telephone Calls, 5%
Meeting Minutes, 5%