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Job outlook for court reporters in the United States
Court reporter job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected court reporter job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 1,100 new jobs for court reporters are projected over the next decade.
Court reporter salaries have increased 15% for court reporters in the last 5 years.
There are over 10,801 court reporters currently employed in the United States.
There are 2,329 active court reporter job openings in the US.
The average court reporter salary is $76,080.
Are court reporter jobs in demand?
Court reporter job and salary trends over time
Court reporter jobs over time
Court reporter job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,801 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 11,151 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 10,895 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 8,739 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 9,179 | 0.00% |
Average court reporter salary over time
Court reporter salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $76,080 | $36.58 | +2.0% |
| 2025 | $74,586 | $35.86 | +1.0% |
| 2024 | $73,853 | $35.51 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $71,230 | $34.25 | +7.4% |
| 2022 | $66,319 | $31.88 | +3.7% |
Court reporter jobs by state
Most common states for court reporters
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 17 | 2% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 37 | 1% |
| 3 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 18 | 1% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 14 | 1% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 13 | 1% |
| 6 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 10 | 1% |
| 7 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 6 | 1% |
| 8 | Alaska | 739,795 | 5 | 1% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 4 | 1% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 116 | 0% |
| 11 | New York | 19,849,399 | 80 | 0% |
| 12 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 70 | 0% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 32 | 0% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 25 | 0% |
| 15 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 13 | 0% |
| 16 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 9 | 0% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 8 | 0% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 5 | 0% |
| 19 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 5 | 0% |
| 20 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 5 | 0% |
Most common cities for court reporters
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Springs | 3 | 6% | $100,151 |
| 2 | San Mateo | 2 | 2% | $106,010 |
| 3 | Suffolk | 2 | 2% | $76,147 |
| 4 | Binghamton | 1 | 2% | $97,747 |
| 5 | Baton Rouge | 2 | 1% | $79,067 |
| 6 | Gainesville | 1 | 1% | $64,318 |
| 7 | Hampton | 1 | 1% | $76,872 |
| 8 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $90,921 |
| 9 | Newport News | 1 | 1% | $76,750 |
| 10 | Portsmouth | 1 | 1% | $76,669 |
| 11 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $77,834 |
| 12 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $64,860 |
| 13 | Norfolk | 1 | 0% | $76,697 |
| 14 | Oakland | 1 | 0% | $105,908 |
| 15 | Raleigh | 1 | 0% | $72,726 |
| 16 | San Jose | 1 | 0% | $105,546 |
| 17 | Seattle | 1 | 0% | $75,927 |
| 18 | Virginia Beach | 1 | 0% | $76,873 |
Court Reporter job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of court reporter experts
Lehigh University
Luther College
Jack Lule Ph.D.
Lacocca ProfessorLehigh University
Department of Journalism and Communication
What experience really stands out on Court Reporter resumes?
Jack Lule Ph.D.: I think ANY experience stands out at first. We require that students work for the college newspaper. We require that students work a senior internship-and we set it up for them. We help them get other internships during the summers. But as employers dig deeper into student resumes, the ability of students to work on their own will really stand out. Organizations are so lean these days that no one has the time, unfortunately, to train or teach a new employee. Students have to be prepared to hit the ground running-or more likely-sprinting!
What type of skills will young Court Reporters need?
David Faldet: Those college years of reading, writing, and discussing literature mean English majors have three skills business leaders want: creativity, the ability to communicate well, and the empathy that can set a person or a business apart. Creativity is crucial in a time of change such as this one, and as employers look to transform their business model. Good communication is basic within a business and in reaching out to the market. Empathy is there to make sure communication matters and reaches a receptive audience.