Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary in Indiana
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Indiana make a median of $50,910 a year, or about $24.48 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $71K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Indiana. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $51K get you in Indiana?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Indiana
Entry-level court reporters and simultaneous captioners (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $51K. Top earners bring in $71K or more, a $32K spread from bottom to top.
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary by metro in Indiana
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville | $65K | +28% | 40 |
| Fort Wayne | $63K | +24% | 50 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $54K | +6% | 160 |
| Terre Haute | $52K | +2% | 40 |
| Bloomington | $50K | -1% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do court reporters and simultaneous captioners make in Indiana?
The median is $50,910 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,840, and experienced court reporters and simultaneous captioners can clear $71,200. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $51K enough to live in Indiana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,449/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,144/month, which eats 33.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a court reporters and simultaneous captioners salary go in Indiana?
Indiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median court reporters and simultaneous captioners salary is worth about $55,451 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do court reporters and simultaneous captioners get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.