"How long does it take to become a digital court reporter in Nevada?"

"Most paths into the digital court reporter field take 1 to 5 years, depending on whether you complete a trade school program, a registered apprenticeship, or a combination of both."

"Do digital court reporters need a license in Nevada?"

"Yes. Nevada requires state-level licensing or registration for digital court reporters, administered by the Certified Court Reporters Board. See the licensing section above for credential types and current requirements."

"What apprenticeships are available for digital court reporters in Nevada?"

"In Nevada, registered apprenticeships are administered through the Nevada Office of the Labor Commissioner, which works with employers and trade union locals to register programs. See the apprenticeship section above for office contact details."

How to Become A Digital Court Reporter in Nevada

Q: "How much do digital court reporters earn in Nevada?"

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), digital court reporters in Nevada earned a median annual wage of approximately $62,030. Employment concentration in Nevada is roughly 0.56 of the national average, meaning fewer workers per capita than the U.S. as a whole."

Q: "What is the job outlook for digital court reporters in Nevada?"

"Nevada currently employs approximately 70 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects -0.3% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034."

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Nevada court reporters and simultaneous captioners earn a median annual wage of $62,030 ($29.82/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 70 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately -14.3% below the national median of $72,420 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $62,030 ($29.82/hr)
25th percentile: $58,990 per year
75th percentile: $78,430 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $78,430 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $46,750 per year
Workers employed in Nevada: 70
Versus national median: -14.3% below the U.S. median of $72,420
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.56 - this occupation is less concentrated in Nevada than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed June 8, 2026.

Nevada employs approximately 70 digital court reporters according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $62,030 ¹. Nationally, digital court reporter employment is projected to grow -0.3% from 2024 to 2034, with about 1,700 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a digital court reporter in Nevada, including certification options, training programs, and salary data.

Quick Answers About Becoming A Digital Court Reporter in Nevada

How do I become a digital court reporter in Nevada? Nevada requires credentials such as Certified Court Reporter. The licensing authority is the Certified Court Reporters Board ³. You also need to complete an approved training program or apprenticeship.

How long does it take? Most paths take 1 to 5 years depending on whether you choose trade school, an apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

Do I need a license in Nevada? Yes. Nevada has licensing or registration requirements for digital court reporters. The Certified Court Reporters Board oversees licensing ³. See the licensing section below for details.

What do digital court reporters earn in Nevada? The median annual wage for digital court reporters in Nevada is $62,030 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $46,750 and experienced professionals can earn $78,430 or more ¹.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path
Licensing authority: Certified Court Reporters Board
Median wage (Nevada): $62,030 per year ¹
Exam requirement: State exam required

Digital Court Reporter License Requirements in Nevada

The Certified Court Reporters Board oversees digital court reporter licensing in Nevada ³.

License Types

License	Requirements
Certified Court Reporter	Applicants must pass the dictation test at 200 words per minute with 97.5 percent accuracy and must pass a written test with at least 70 percent.

Additional Requirements

Background check: No criminal record prohibitions
Exam: State exam required
Experience: Work experience required

License information sourced from CareerOneStop ⁴.

Digital Court Reporter Wages by Metro Area in Nevada

Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners Wages by Metro Area in Nevada

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 OES data), court reporters and simultaneous captioners wages in Nevada vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas	60	$62,030	$63,970	$46,750	$78,430

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Top Metros for Digital court reporters in Nevada

The metropolitan areas listed below report the highest digital court reporter employment within Nevada according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025).

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas	60	$62,030

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for digital court reporters in Nevada? Nevada currently employs approximately 70 digital court reporters ¹. Nationally, digital court reporter employment is projected to grow -0.3% from 2024 to 2034 ².

Can I work as a digital court reporter in Nevada with an out-of-state license? Contact the Certified Court Reporters Board for details on reciprocity and credential transfer.

What training programs are available in Nevada? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs. Use the school finder above to search for accredited programs in Nevada.

How much do digital court reporters earn in Nevada compared to the national average? The median annual wage for digital court reporters in Nevada is $62,030, which is $5,280 below the national median of $67,310 according to BLS data ¹.

Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎
Certified Court Reporters Board - Licensing Information: http://crptr.nv.gov ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
CareerOneStop - Licensed Occupations: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-licenses.aspx ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)