Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners
SOC Code: 27-3092
Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captionerss record verbatim proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies, committee meetings, and other proceedings, using computerized recording equipment, electronic stenograph machines, or stenomasks. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 78.2/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Active Listening, Active Listening, Reading Comprehension.
AI-Proof Score: 78.3 — High
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Median Salary
$67,310
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Job Growth
-0.3%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Active Listening
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Writing
- •Speaking
- •Monitoring
Common Tasks
- ✓Record verbatim proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies, committee meetings, and other proceedings, using computerized recording equipment, electronic stenograph machines, or stenomasks.
- ✓Proofread transcripts for correct spelling of words.
- ✓Ask speakers to clarify inaudible statements.
- ✓Provide transcripts of proceedings upon request of judges, lawyers, or the public.
- ✓Transcribe recorded proceedings in accordance with established formats.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation