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Note taker salary
Average note taker salary
$12.41
$25,808 yearly
Entry-level note taker salary
$20,000 yearly salaryUpdated December 15, 2025
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Average note taker salary by state
Highest paying states for note takers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $35,894 | $17.26 |
| 2 | Maine | $37,802 | $18.17 |
| 3 | Vermont | $31,707 | $15.24 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $34,329 | $16.50 |
| 5 | Indiana | $31,587 | $15.19 |
| 6 | Idaho | $31,051 | $14.93 |
| 7 | Iowa | $30,279 | $14.56 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $28,194 | $13.55 |
| 9 | Montana | $28,823 | $13.86 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $31,058 | $14.93 |
| 11 | Kansas | $29,155 | $14.02 |
| 12 | Texas | $31,246 | $15.02 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $29,356 | $14.11 |
| 14 | Ohio | $28,974 | $13.93 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $30,633 | $14.73 |
| 16 | Delaware | $27,269 | $13.11 |
| 17 | Wyoming | $25,002 | $12.02 |
| 18 | Washington | $31,050 | $14.93 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $27,537 | $13.24 |
| 20 | Nevada | $26,012 | $12.51 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $30,035 | $14.44 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $28,702 | $13.80 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $27,148 | $13.05 |
| 24 | California | $31,375 | $15.08 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $24,234 | $11.65 |
| 26 | Florida | $24,882 | $11.96 |
| 27 | Alaska | $24,620 | $11.84 |
| 28 | Virginia | $23,875 | $11.48 |
| 29 | Oregon | $24,996 | $12.02 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $24,596 | $11.82 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $21,394 | $10.29 |
| 32 | Michigan | $24,128 | $11.60 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $24,173 | $11.62 |
| 34 | District of Columbia | $26,678 | $12.83 |
| 35 | Arizona | $23,739 | $11.41 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $21,537 | $10.35 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $21,431 | $10.30 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $22,517 | $10.83 |
| 39 | New York | $25,393 | $12.21 |
| 40 | New Jersey | $24,947 | $11.99 |
| 41 | Georgia | $24,049 | $11.56 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $20,033 | $9.63 |
| 43 | Massachusetts | $23,353 | $11.23 |
| 44 | Alabama | $21,974 | $10.56 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $19,500 | $9.38 |
| 46 | Pennsylvania | $20,406 | $9.81 |
| 47 | Utah | $19,810 | $9.52 |
| 48 | Illinois | $19,618 | $9.43 |
| 49 | Missouri | $19,758 | $9.50 |
| 50 | Maryland | $20,548 | $9.88 |
| 51 | Colorado | $19,765 | $9.50 |
Note taker salary details
A note taker's salary ranges from $20,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $33,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a note taker's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 75th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| Average | $25,808 | $2,151 | $12 |
| 25th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
| 10th Percentile | $20,000 | $1,667 | $10 |
Highest paying note taker jobs
The highest paying types of note takers are ticket worker, door captain, and press box custodian.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usher | $28,872 | $2,406 | $13.88 | 935 |
| Door Attendant | $29,439 | $2,453 | $14.15 | 48,846 |
| Peer Tutor | $26,473 | $2,206 | $12.73 | 39,558 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | $29,285 | $2,440 | $14.08 | 1,556 |
| Taker Down | $25,617 | $2,135 | $12.32 | 1,633 |
| Ticket Taker | $30,235 | $2,520 | $14.54 | 1,554 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
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Note taker salary trends
The average note taker salary has risen by $6,681 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average note taker earned $19,127 annually, but today, they earn $25,808 a year. That works out to a 26% change in pay for note takers over the last decade.
Compare note taker salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average note taker salary over time
Compare note taker salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Note taker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,800 | $12.41 | +6.4% |
| 2024 | $24,200 | $11.61 | +5.3% |
| 2023 | $22,900 | $11.00 | +6.5% |
| 2022 | $21,400 | $10.29 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | $20,500 | $9.84 | +3.7% |
Recently added note taker salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Cooperative | Notetaker/Captionist-for Summer Work Program | Fairport, NY | 06/26/2025 | $34,436 |
| Keuka College | Student Note Copier | Keuka Park, NY | 06/24/2025 | $32,349 |
| Monroe One Boces | Notetaker | Fine, NY | 06/11/2025 | $33,392 |
| Bucks | Note Taker/Scribe | Newtown, PA | 06/09/2025 | $28,028 |
| Bucks | Note Taker/Scribe | Newtown, PA | 04/28/2025 | $28,028 |
| Bucks | Note Taker/Scribe | Newtown, PA | 03/28/2025 | $28,028 |
| Run Studios | Notetaker | Redmond, WA | 03/08/2025 | $62,610 |
| Worcester State University | Student Notetaker (03 Student) 6 Positions-Worcester State University | Worcester, MA | 03/05/2025 | $31,305 |
| Board of Cooperative | Notetaker/Captionist-for Extended School Year Programs | Fairport, NY | 02/22/2025 | $34,436 |
| Monroe One Boces | Notetaker/Captionist-for Extended School Year Programs | Fairport, NY | 02/21/2025 | $34,436 |
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Updated December 15, 2025