Trust Infrastructure
Court Reporter
Verbatim records are legal infrastructure.
AI Risk Score: 4/10
Score is our body/liability/scarcity rubric, calibrated against public AI-exposure research.
Data last reviewed: 2026-02-25
What you actually do
Capture and certify official records for court proceedings, depositions, and live captioning.
Why AI does not easily replace it
Certification, accuracy liability, and legal admissibility requirements preserve demand.
What it pays
$50,000 - $98,000
BLS OOH: Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners (May 2024 pay)
Salary benchmark year: 2024
How to get in
Stenography/CART program + state credentials.
Estimated time to entry: ~24 months (path-dependent).
State-by-state training and licensing links
- NCRA: Court reporter certification and state-recognition guidance
- Apprenticeship.gov: State apprenticeship offices
Where demand is growing
Persistent shortage in many jurisdictions.
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