Stenographer Court Stenographer

Impact: Creative Expression

Transcribes spoken words into written text in real-time during court proceedings and depositions.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Moderate
Team vs solo
Team-oriented
Client facing
Never
Impact visibility
Moderate
Travel
Occasional travel
Schedule flexibility
Moderate
Remote work
On-site Only
Typical work hours
35 to 49 hours
Stress level
High

At a glance

Median salary
$55,500
Entry-level
$35,679
Senior
$125,205
Growth by 2033
5%
Demand
Stable
Freelance potential
Moderate
Salary growth potential
12%
Typical student debt
$15,848 to $61,234

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Technical Writing
  • Software Proficiency
  • Research Methods
  • Project Management

Soft skills

  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-solving

Technical complexity: High

How to get there

Minimum education
Associate's Degree
Licensing
Yes
Years to mid-career
6 to 10 years
Years to senior
13 to 19 years
Career switching
Hard

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Advance through experience and specialization.

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      90%
      AI disruption risk
      High
      Demand trend
      Stable

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      3.5/10
      Meaning
      7.3/10
      Work-life balance
      7.6/10
      Prestige
      8.3/10
      Social perception
      High

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