Court stenographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Court stenographer gender statistics
91.8% of court stenographers are women and 8.2% of court stenographers are men.
- Female, 91.8%
- Male, 8.2%
Court stenographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.8% |
| Male | 8.2% |
Court stenographer gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,116
Female income
$59,192
Court stenographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in court stenographer positions over time. Currently, 91.8% of court stenographers are female.
Court stenographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.44% | 75.56% |
| 2011 | 24.90% | 75.10% |
| 2012 | 22.06% | 77.94% |
| 2013 | 25.62% | 74.38% |
| 2014 | 26.84% | 73.16% |
| 2015 | 27.32% | 72.68% |
| 2016 | 26.24% | 73.76% |
| 2017 | 26.15% | 73.85% |
| 2018 | 7.17% | 92.83% |
| 2019 | 11.09% | 88.91% |
| 2020 | 8.90% | 91.10% |
| 2021 | 8.16% | 91.84% |
Court stenographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared court stenographers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, advisory title officer and court monitor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Court Stenographer | 6% | 94% |
| Paralegal Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Legal Transcriptionist | 6% | 94% |
| Court Stenographer | 8% | 92% |
| Court Monitor | 66% | 34% |
| Advisory Title Officer | 77% | 23% |
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Court stenographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among court stenographers is White, which makes up 85.0% of all court stenographers. Comparatively, 5.6% of court stenographers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.4% of court stenographers are Unknown.
- White, 85.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 3.3%
- Asian, 1.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Court stenographer race
| Court stenographer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 85.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Court stenographer race and ethnicity over time
See how court stenographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Court stenographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.15% | 7.48% | 3.19% | 8.91% |
| 2011 | 77.44% | 7.22% | 4.00% | 8.39% |
| 2012 | 75.21% | 8.38% | 4.19% | 9.03% |
| 2013 | 75.32% | 8.23% | 4.46% | 8.68% |
| 2014 | 76.63% | 7.12% | 4.06% | 8.73% |
| 2015 | 76.71% | 6.74% | 5.00% | 8.88% |
| 2016 | 77.91% | 5.77% | 4.87% | 9.04% |
| 2017 | 76.63% | 5.92% | 6.21% | 8.93% |
| 2018 | 84.47% | 3.96% | 0.79% | 7.92% |
| 2019 | 82.21% | 3.01% | 2.51% | 10.28% |
| 2020 | 79.17% | 5.13% | 2.56% | 9.29% |
| 2021 | 85.05% | 3.27% | 1.40% | 5.61% |
Court stenographer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian court stenographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino court stenographers have the lowest average salary at $65,562.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,238 |
| White | $68,232 |
| Black or African American | $66,455 |
| Asian | $86,063 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,562 |
Court stenographer age breakdown
The average age of court stenographers is 40+ years years old, representing 85% of the court stenographer population.
Court stenographer age breakdown
| Court Stenographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 85% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Court stenographer educational attainment
The most common degree for court stenographers is associate degree, with 57% of court stenographers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 5%.
- Associate, 57%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Master's, 5%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Court stenographers by degree level
| Court stenographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 57% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Court stenographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, court stenographers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $99,453 annually. With a Master's degree, court stenographers earn a median annual income of $88,240 compared to $69,203 for court stenographers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,240 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,263 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,203 |
| Doctorate Degree | $99,453 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,385 |
Court stenographer employment statistics
Company size where court stenographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where court stenographers work.
Court stenographer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Court stenographer turnover and employment statistics
Court stenographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for court stenographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Court stenographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Court stenographer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.98% |
| 2011 | 6.16% |
| 2012 | 5.10% |
| 2013 | 4.25% |
| 2014 | 4.41% |
| 2015 | 2.59% |
| 2016 | 2.28% |
| 2017 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 0.60% |
| 2019 | 0.60% |
| 2020 | 5.32% |
| 2021 | 5.16% |
Average court stenographer tenure
The average court stenographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 127 court stenographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Court stenographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 33% |
Court stenographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of court stenographers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Court Stenographer | 4.96% | - |
| Land Title Examiner | 7.68% | 4,209 |
| Corporate Legal Assistant | 9.16% | 16,530 |
| Tariff Expert | 12.79% | 8,317 |
Similar court stenographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Land Title Examiner | 7.68% | 4,209 |
| Corporate Legal Assistant | 9.16% | 16,530 |
| Tariff Expert | 12.79% | 8,317 |
Foreign languages spoken by court stenographers
- Tagalog, 100.0%
Court stenographer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Tagalog | 100.0% |