Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary in Mississippi

$27,209 $88,301
10th pct Median: $51,338 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$27,209
25th Percentile$36,963
50th (Median)$51,338
75th Percentile$70,846
90th (Top Earners)$88,301
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Mississippi median salary of $51,338 for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners has the purchasing power of approximately $60,398 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Mississippi's lower cost of living (COL index: 85) 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 Mississippi?
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Mississippi earn a median annual salary of $51,338 per year ($24.68/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $63,380.
Is Mississippi a good state for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners?
Mississippi pays slightly below the national average for court reporters and simultaneous captioners. Cost of living in Mississippi is lower average (COL index: 85).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Mississippi?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 85 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $51,338 salary in Mississippi has the purchasing power of approximately $60,398 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Mississippi increase real purchasing power.
How does Mississippi 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 Mississippi

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $269,082
2 Radiologists $251,035
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $248,038
4 Neurologists $239,436
5 Surgeons, All Other $238,561
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $220,223
7 Psychiatrists $202,336
8 Physicians, Pathologists $197,575
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Mississippi

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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