Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Salary in Montana

$29,560 $95,931
10th pct Median: $55,774 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$29,560
25th Percentile$40,157
50th (Median)$55,774
75th Percentile$76,968
90th (Top Earners)$95,931
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Montana median salary of $55,774 for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners has the purchasing power of approximately $51,405 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Montana's higher cost of living (COL index: 108.5) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-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 Montana?
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Montana earn a median annual salary of $55,774 per year ($26.81/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $63,380.
Is Montana a good state for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners?
Montana pays slightly below the national average for court reporters and simultaneous captioners. Cost of living in Montana is higher average (COL index: 108.5).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Montana?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 108.5 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $55,774 salary in Montana has the purchasing power of approximately $51,405 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Montana reduce real purchasing power.
How does Montana 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 Montana

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $292,336
2 Radiologists $272,730
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $269,474
4 Neurologists $260,128
5 Surgeons, All Other $259,178
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $239,254
7 Psychiatrists $219,822
8 Physicians, Pathologists $214,650
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners in Montana

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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