There are currently an estimated 19,600 court reporters in the United States. The court reporter job market is expected to grow by 3.6% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are court reporters?
CareerExplorer rates court reporters with a F employability rating, meaning this career should provide poor employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 5,300 court reporters. That number is based on 700 additional court reporters, and the retirement of 4,600 existing court reporters.
What’s the supply of court reporters?
The court reporter industry is concentrated in Texas, New York, Florida
Court Reporter job market by state
| State Name | Employed Court Reporters |
|---|---|
| Texas | 1,640 |
| New York | 1,440 |
| Florida | 1,380 |
| Pennsylvania | 930 |
| Illinois | 830 |
| Indiana | 730 |
| Michigan | 590 |
| Georgia | 570 |
| Ohio | 470 |
| Minnesota | 360 |
| Louisiana | 330 |
| Colorado | 330 |
| Alabama | 280 |
| Connecticut | 280 |
| Massachusetts | 270 |
| Missouri | 260 |
| Iowa | 260 |
| Virginia | 230 |
| Kansas | 220 |
| Washington | 210 |
| Arkansas | 200 |
| Arizona | 170 |
| South Carolina | 160 |
| Puerto Rico | 140 |
| District of Columbia | 130 |
| New Mexico | 110 |
| Wisconsin | 100 |
| West Virginia | 80 |
| Rhode Island | 80 |
| North Dakota | 70 |
| Idaho | 70 |
| Mississippi | 60 |
| Montana | 60 |
| Delaware | 60 |
| South Dakota | 50 |
| North Carolina | 50 |