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US Judicial Branch

Court Reporter

Atlanta, GA

$100K/yr

Official court reporters are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Court and must comply with the requirements of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Court Reporter ...

U.S. Courts

Court Reporter

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$100K - $116K/yr

Official court reporters are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Court and must comply with the requirements of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Court Reporter ...

Monterey County Superior Court

Court Reporter

Salinas, CA · On-site

$8.5K - $10K/mo

DESCRIPTION Under direction, the official court reporter is responsible for the verbatim official record; provides readback upon request; prepares certified transcripts of the proceedings; and ...

Midland County

Court Reporter 238th District

Midland, TX · On-site

$124K/yr

An official court reporter of a district court may conduct the deposition of witnesses, receive and make a certificate of the proceedings anywhere in the State of Texas; The Supreme Court may adopt ...

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How much do entry level official court reporter jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level official court reporter in the United States is $80,550.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Official Court Reporter vs Freelance Court Reporter?

AspectEntry Level Official Court ReporterFreelance Court Reporter
CredentialsCertification from state court reporting board, licensingCertification preferred, but less regulated
Work EnvironmentGovernment courtrooms, official proceedingsVarious venues, including depositions and private cases
Employer/Industry UsageCourts, government agenciesLegal firms, private clients, agencies

Entry Level Official Court Reporters typically work in courtrooms for government agencies, requiring official certification. Freelance Court Reporters operate independently, providing services for depositions and private cases, often with more flexible schedules. Both roles require strong transcription skills and certification, but their work settings and employment structures differ significantly.

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Court Reporter

US Judicial Branch

Atlanta, GA

$100K/yr

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The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has an opening for an official court reporter in the exciting and growing city of Atlanta, GA. Travel to other locations within the district may be required on occasion. Official court reporters are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Court and must comply with the requirements of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the Court Reporter Management Plan of this court.Qualifications:MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
  • At least one year of prime court reporting experience as a freelance or in-court reporter (or a combination of the two);
  • Qualified by testing for listing on the registry of professional reporters of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or passed an equivalent qualifying examination; and
  • Skilled in the use of Computer Aided Transcription (CAT) equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to Registered Merit Reporters (RMR), Certified Realtime Reporters (CRR), and those with an equivalent certification. Salary is commensurate with skills certifications as outlined below.Education:There is no minimum education requirement.Employment Type: OTHER

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