Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary in Ohio (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Ohio, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$67,330
per year
Hourly Rate
$32.37
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $72,420
State Rank
#19 of 38
340 employed here

How much do Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners make in Ohio?

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Ohio take home a median of $67,330 annually — roughly $32.37 an hour — which runs 7% below the national median of $72,420.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $49,750 while the top 10% make $94,740 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $58,620 and $82,170 a year.

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$49,750$23.92
25th percentile (early career)$58,620$28.18
50th percentile (median)$67,330$32.37
75th percentile (experienced)$82,170$39.50
90th percentile (top earners)$94,740$45.55

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 19th out of 38 states and territories for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$116,020
2Texas$110,080
3Washington$107,670
4New York$101,990
5Iowa$93,810

Working as Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Ohio

Nationally, about 13,000 people work as Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Ohio pay ($67,330) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners make in Ohio?
The median Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary in Ohio is $67,330 per year, or about $32.37 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $49,750 at the entry level to $94,740 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners about 7% less than the national median of $72,420. Ohio ranks 19th out of 38 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $67,330 a year. About 340 Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners are employed in Ohio. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.