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Compare court reporter (cvr/rpr) licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$68,728
across 39 states
Avg. Time to License
2.1 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$161
across 23 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $54,280#33 | 2.1 yr#1 | $75#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | — | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $66,890#18 | 2.1 yr#1 | $500#23 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $54,730#32 | 2.1 yr#1 | $75#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $103,640#3 | 2.1 yr#1 | $265#19 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | — | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $59,790#29 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $75,600#9 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | — | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $50,540#38 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $65,990#19 | 2.1 yr#1 | $125#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | — | 2.1 yr#1 | $125#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $67,310#17 | 2.1 yr#1 | $50#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $76,030#8 | 2.1 yr#1 | $25#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $50,910#37 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $89,290#5 | 2.1 yr#1 | $50#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $71,070#12 | 2.1 yr#1 | $125#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $47,990#39 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $61,960#26 | 2.1 yr#1 | $265#19 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | — | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $65,030#22 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $82,440#7 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $60,060#28 | 2.1 yr#1 | $285#21 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $67,350#16 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $65,060#21 | 2.1 yr#1 | $175#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $70,260#13 | 2.1 yr#1 | $100#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $51,720#36 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $72,910#10 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $57,720#31 | 2.1 yr#1 | $350#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | — | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $65,560#20 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | — | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $109,220#1 | 2.1 yr#1 | $173#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $68,100#14 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $67,810#15 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $60,620#27 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $62,800#25 | 2.1 yr#1 | $150#13 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | — | 2.1 yr#1 | $100#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,460#23 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | — | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $59,180#30 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $72,300#11 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | — | 2.1 yr#1 | $250#18 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $105,550#2 | 2.1 yr#1 | $200#17 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $84,510#6 | 2.1 yr#1 | $45#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | — | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $52,490#34 | 2.1 yr#1 | $30#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $102,620#4 | 2.1 yr#1 | $165#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $52,230#35 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $64,360#24 | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | — | 2.1 yr#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.