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Occupation · SOC 27-3092.00
Use verbatim methods and equipment to capture, store, retrieve, and transcribe pretrial and trial proceedings or other information. Includes stenocaptioners who operate computerized stenographic captioning equipment to provide captions of live or prerecorded broadcasts for hearing-impaired viewers.
Also called: Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) · Court Reporter · Court Stenographer · Official Court Reporter · Court Monitor · Court Recording Monitor · Deposition Reporter · Digital Court Reporter · Realtime Court Reporter · Stenographer · Court Recorder · Court Transcriber
Job family: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
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AI work map
A fast read on where AI already shows up in this occupation, where it stays a copilot, where humans remain in the loop, and what the labor market is doing. Built from observed Claude.ai conversations mapped to O*NET tasks and from published research — measures of usage and exposure, not advice or predictions that the job is going away.
Market signal
Independent published positions, read together — not a forecast.
- Declining employment outlook (-0.3% by 2034)
- 1,700 openings/yr
- High AI exposure
- Median pay $67,310/yr
83rd-percentile task overlap — yet about 1,700 openings a year (-0.3% projected, BLS) . What exposure means →
AI & job outlook
What today's research says about this occupation's exposure to AI, how AI is actually being used in it, and where employment is headed. These are positions within published studies — measures of exposure and usage, not predictions that this job will disappear.
Exposure to current AI
Each study uses its own scale, so the raw scores are not comparable across rows — the percentile (this job's rank among all U.S. occupations with data) is the comparable figure, and sizes the bars.
| Measure | Rank vs all occupations | Percentile | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) High | 91st | 1.0 | |
| AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) High | 68th | 0.2 |
OpenAI's exposure study scores tasks three ways: with a language model alone (α 0.9), with simple added tooling (β 1.0), and including AI-powered software (γ 1.0). Higher means more of the job's tasks could be done at least twice as fast — not that they will be automated away.
How AI is actually used in this job
Among measured AI assistant conversations mapped to this occupation (Anthropic Economic Index, 2026-01-15), these task types came up most. These are shares of observed AI conversations — not shares of the job, of worker time, or of what could be automated.
| Transcribe recorded proceedings in accordance with established formats. | 4.8% | |
| Record symbols on computer storage media and use computer aided transcription to translate and display them as text. | 1.9% |
Job outlook
Independent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projection for 2024–2034 — a labor-market forecast, not an AI-impact forecast.
| Outlook | Declining · -0.3% by 2034 |
| Projected annual openings | 1,700 |
| Employment 2024 → 2034 | 17,700 → 17,700 |
“Annual openings” counts new jobs plus replacements for workers who leave the occupation, so it can be large even when growth is modest.
Tasks
All 14 tasks O*NET lists for this occupation, ordered by importance. Each links to its own page with AI-exposure and observed-use detail.
- Record verbatim proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies, committee meetings, and other proceedings, using computerized recording equipment, electronic stenograph machines, or stenomasks. Core · importance 4.8
- Ask speakers to clarify inaudible statements. Core · importance 4.8
- Proofread transcripts for correct spelling of words. Core · importance 4.8
- Record symbols on computer storage media and use computer aided transcription to translate and display them as text. Supplemental · importance 4.8
- Take notes in shorthand or use a stenotype or shorthand machine that prints letters on a paper tape. Supplemental · importance 4.8
- Provide transcripts of proceedings upon request of judges, lawyers, or the public. Core · importance 4.8
- Transcribe recorded proceedings in accordance with established formats. Core · importance 4.8
- Log and store exhibits from court proceedings. Core · importance 4.8
- File a legible transcript of records of a court case with the court clerk's office. Core · importance 4.7
- File and store shorthand notes of court session. Core · importance 4.7
- Type court orders for judges. Supplemental · importance 4.7
- Respond to requests during court sessions to read portions of the proceedings already recorded. Core · importance 4.5
- Verify accuracy of transcripts by checking copies against original records of proceedings and accuracy of rulings by checking with judges. Core · importance 4.5
- Record depositions and other proceedings for attorneys. Supplemental · importance 4.2
Emerging tasks
Newer responsibilities O*NET has flagged as growing for this occupation.
- File exhibits.
- Perform secretarial tasks for the court.
- Swear in witnesses.
Work activities
- Proofread documents, records, or other files to ensure accuracy.
- Process forensic or legal evidence in accordance with procedures.
- Prepare legal documents.
- Type documents.
- Record information from legal proceedings.
- Provide information to the general public.
- Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues.
- Confer with court staff to clarify information.
- File documents or records.
- Maintain the order of legal documents.
- Verify accuracy of records.
- Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.
- Enter information into databases or software programs.
Knowledge, skills & abilities
O*NET importance rating, from 1 (not important) to 5 (extremely important).
Knowledge
Abilities
| Oral Comprehension | 4.1 | |
| Speech Recognition | 4.1 | |
| Written Expression | 4.0 | |
| Written Comprehension | 3.9 | |
| Oral Expression | 3.9 | |
| Near Vision | 3.9 | |
| Selective Attention | 3.8 | |
| Information Ordering | 3.3 | |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 3.1 | |
| Speech Clarity | 3.1 | |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.0 | |
| Problem Sensitivity | 2.9 | |
| Deductive Reasoning | 2.9 | |
| Control Precision | 2.9 | |
| Auditory Attention | 2.9 | |
| Inductive Reasoning | 2.6 | |
| Perceptual Speed | 2.5 | |
| Time Sharing | 2.5 | |
| Category Flexibility | 2.4 | |
| Memorization | 2.3 |
Essential skills
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 3.4 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.5 | |
| Active Learning | 2.4 |
Transferable skills
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.6 |
Skills in demand
Skills employers ask for in job postings for this occupation (Lightcast), with whether each is a common or specialized skill.
Tools & technology
Work context
How characteristic each condition is of the job, on O*NET's 1–5 context scale (higher = more present in day-to-day work). Each condition links to how it varies across all occupations.
How to get in
- Job zone
- Zone 3 — Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- Typical entry-level education
- Postsecondary nondegree award · BLS, the typical path — not a requirement
- Related experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Preparation level
- SVP (6.0 to < 7.0) — total schooling plus on-the-job experience.
What to study: Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services , Legal Professions and Studies . Fields of study crosswalked to this occupation (NCES CIP–SOC), not a requirement.
Education of current workers
Share of people in this occupation at each level of education.
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 74.8% | |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 11.6% | |
| High School Diploma | 5.5% | |
| Some College Courses | 5.3% | |
| First Professional Degree | 2.9% |
Interests & work styles
The interests and personal qualities O*NET associates with people who do this work.
Career interests (Holland / RIASEC)
| Conventional | 5.6 | |
| Artistic | 2.9 | |
| Social | 2.9 | |
| Enterprising | 2.6 | |
| Realistic | 2.2 | |
| Investigative | 2.1 |
Work styles
| Dependability | 5.0 | |
| Attention to Detail | 4.0 | |
| Integrity | 3.0 | |
| Self-Control | 2.1 | |
| Cautiousness | 2.1 | |
| Stress Tolerance | 1.9 |
Interest areas
| Law | 3.9 | |
| Office Work | 3.7 | |
| Information Technology | 2.5 | |
| Media | 2.0 |
Wages & employment
U.S. · annual wages (BLS OEWS)
| 10th percentile | $39,100 |
| 25th percentile | $50,210 |
| Median (50th) | $67,310 |
| 75th percentile | $92,710 |
| 90th percentile | $127,020 |
| People employed | 12,630 |
Industries that employ this occupation
Where these workers are employed, by number of jobs (national, BLS OEWS). Pay shown is the occupation's national median, not industry-specific.
| Industry | Workers | National median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services · Sector | 3,850 | $51,290 |
| Educational Services · Sector | 150 | $57,760 |
| Information · Sector | 110 | $66,150 |
Where this work is most concentrated
Industries where this occupation is far more common than in the economy as a whole. The location quotient is how many times more concentrated it is here (a value of 5 means five times its economy-wide share).
| Industry | Concentration | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services · Sector | 5.2× | 3,850 |
| Information · Sector | 0.46× | 110 |
| Educational Services · Sector | 0.13× | 150 |
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What you can do with this
Options the data surfaces for Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners — not advice or a forecast. Each is a real cross-link you can follow into the evidence.
Skills that travel
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Adjacent roles
Occupations O*NET rates as related — the nearby moves on the map.
Paths in
How people typically prepare for this work.
- Postsecondary nondegree award · typical entry level
- Job zone 3 — Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed · preparation tier
- Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services · field of study
- Legal Professions and Studies · field of study
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Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners show 83rd-percentile AI task overlap — and about 1,700 annual U.S. openings
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners rank in the 83rd percentile (High band) for AI task overlap across U.S. occupations — a measure of how much of the work today's AI can attempt, not how much is automated.Eloundou et al. (GPTs are GPTs) + Felten AIOE
- The occupation is projected to see about 1,700 U.S. job openings per year (2024–34), counting growth and replacement — a labor-demand projection made independently of AI.BLS Employment Projections 2024–34
- BLS projects employment to be declining (-0.3%) from 2024 to 2034.BLS Employment Projections 2024–34
- Median annual pay is $67,310, across about 12,630 U.S. workers.BLS OEWS (May 2024)
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Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners show 83rd-percentile AI task overlap — and about 1,700 annual U.S. openings • Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners rank in the 83rd percentile (High band) for AI task overlap across U.S. occupations — a measure of how much of the work today's AI can attempt, not how much is automated. (Eloundou et al. (GPTs are GPTs) + Felten AIOE) • The occupation is projected to see about 1,700 U.S. job openings per year (2024–34), counting growth and replacement — a labor-demand projection made independently of AI. (BLS Employment Projections 2024–34) • BLS projects employment to be declining (-0.3%) from 2024 to 2034. (BLS Employment Projections 2024–34) • Median annual pay is $67,310, across about 12,630 U.S. workers. (BLS OEWS (May 2024)) Source: Singulariki — "Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners". https://singulariki.com/roles/role-27-3092-00 Note: AI task overlap measures what today's AI can attempt, not automation, job loss, or a forecast.
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Sources for this page
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- O*NET 30.3 U.S. Department of Labor / National Center for O*NET Development
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27) Anthropic
- Microsoft “Working with AI” working-with-ai Microsoft Research
- “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130 OpenAI / academic
Data compiled June 2, 2026. Figures are estimates, not advice.
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Singulariki. "Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners." Singulariki: a source-backed encyclopedia of work. Built from O*NET 30.3; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024; BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034; Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27); Microsoft “Working with AI” working-with-ai; “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130. Accessed June 7, 2026. https://singulariki.com/roles/role-27-3092-00
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Singulariki. (2026). Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners. Singulariki: a source-backed encyclopedia of work. Retrieved June 7, 2026, from https://singulariki.com/roles/role-27-3092-00
BibTeX
@misc{singulariki-role-27-3092-00,
title = {Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners},
author = {{Singulariki}},
year = {2026},
note = {O*NET 30.3; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024; BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034; Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27); Microsoft “Working with AI” working-with-ai; “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130. Accessed June 7, 2026},
url = {https://singulariki.com/roles/role-27-3092-00}
} Citations name the underlying public dataset releases — they reflect what this page is built from, not just the URL.