Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary in Kentucky

$29,896 $97,022
10th pct Median: $56,408 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$29,896
25th Percentile$40,614
50th (Median)$56,408
75th Percentile$77,843
90th (Top Earners)$97,022
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Kentucky median salary of $56,408 for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners has the purchasing power of approximately $62,329 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Kentucky's lower cost of living (COL index: 90.5) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners make in Kentucky?
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Kentucky earn a median annual salary of $56,408 per year ($27.12/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $63,380.
Is Kentucky a good state for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners?
Kentucky pays slightly below the national average for court reporters and simultaneous captioners. Cost of living in Kentucky is lower average (COL index: 90.5).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Kentucky?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 90.5 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $56,408 salary in Kentucky has the purchasing power of approximately $62,329 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Kentucky increase real purchasing power.
How does Kentucky compare to neighboring states for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Kentucky

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $295,658
2 Radiologists $275,829
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $272,536
4 Surgeons, All Other $262,123
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $241,973
6 Psychiatrists $222,320
7 Physicians, Pathologists $217,089
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $216,573
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Kentucky

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the legal sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Doctoral or professional degree

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