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Will AI replace court reporters and simultaneous captioners?AI replacement risk 78% and how the work is changing

United States Writing & Media Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$72,420
25th–75th pct. $53,760–$100,780
Top pay (est.)
$169,700
Top 10% $130,560
Pay in 5 years
$79,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$87,900est.
$75,600–$102,000
Outlook score
41/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
78%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
−0.1%
1,800 openings / yr

Will AI replace Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners? AI replacement risk

78%
High
Ranked #784 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners

Key skills

Active Listening
4.1
Reading Comprehension
3.9
Writing
3.5
Monitoring
3.0
Critical Thinking
2.9
Speaking
2.9
Time Management
2.8
Social Perceptiveness
2.4

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

English Language
6.2
Administrative
5.8
Computers and Electronics
5.2
Customer and Personal Service
4.0
Law and Government
4.0
Telecommunications
3.0
Communications and Media
2.3
Administration and Management
2.2

What the work involves

Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeDocumenting/Recording InformationOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkGetting InformationWorking with ComputersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsProcessing InformationPerforming Administrative Activities

Important abilities

Speech RecognitionNear VisionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionWritten Comprehension

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
35%
None / short demo
30%
6–12 months
13%
1–3 months
9%
3–6 months
9%
1–2 years
4%

Related work experience

None
39%
6–12 months
22%
3–6 months
17%
1–2 years
9%
Up to 1 month
4%
2–4 years
4%
4–6 years
4%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.