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Court reporter wages and requirements vary from state to state. There is a lot of variation in court reporting salaries and these factors determine the average salaries and top paying areas.

Salary Information For Court Reporters

Starting salary for a court reporter (After graduation)	$25,360
Average salary of a court reporter (2-5 years experience)	$49,710
Highest -paying salary of a court reporter (5 years + experience)	$83,500+

Source: United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2010 Figures

Court Reporter Job Description

All legal proceedings, from deposition to meetings, require accurate and verbatim transcripts in order to make informed legal correspondences, maintain records, and secure legal proof obtained from these proceedings. Aside from these, court reporter job duties also include assistance in clerical duties pertaining to court records, as well as records management and organization. By organizing official court records, they are better able to aide judges and attorneys in locating specific information and key points made during legal meetings and proceedings.

Related Titles

Court stenographers, stenotype operator, shorthand reporter and law reporter.

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Other resources:

NCRA ( National Court Reporter Association)

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