Court Reporter Salary in New Hampshire: $64,185 (2026)
Quick Answer:Across New Hampshire's 16 metropolitan areas, the average median court reporter pay sits at $64,185/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 27-3092. Because New Hampshire sits at BEA RPP 107.3 (7% above the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $59,818 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: Manchester ($63,760), Nashua ($63,609), Salem ($62,260).
The landscape for court reporters in New Hampshire is shaped by a median salary of $64,184 in 2026, which is approximately 14.2% below the national median of $74,788. The city of Manchester offers the highest wages at $65,845, while Bedford has the lowest at $62,055, a difference of $1,790. This salary gap may be driven by the concentration of legal establishments and higher demand for court reporting services in urban areas compared to suburban regions. New Hampshire’s court reporting profession requires state licensing, which includes specific training and certification. The scope of practice laws ensure that reporters maintain high standards, and as the legal landscape evolves, demand for court reporters is expected to grow at an annual rate of 3.27%, providing promising job outlooks for the field. Top projected salaries in 2026 highlight not just Manchester but also Nashua at $65,689, Salem at $64,296, Merrimack at $64,214, and Dover at $63,707. With a total of 132 court reporters employed in the state, the profession remains well-defined, and opportunities should continue to expand as communities and court systems evolve.
New Hampshire Court Reporter Salary Range
Overall salary range in New Hampshire: $35,992 (lowest entry-level) to $102,060 (highest top earner)
New Hampshire vs National Average
New Hampshire court reporters earn 14.18% less than the national median ($-10,603/year difference).
New Hampshire Court Reporter Salary Distribution (2026)
Court Reporter salaries in New Hampshire range from $38,574 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $99,486 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $64,185. The New Hampshire median is $10,603 below the US national median of $74,788. The average hourly rate is $30.86/hr. Approximately 132 court reporters are employed across 16 cities.
2019 BLS Actual
$51,605
2025 BLS Actual
$62,152
2026 Current Est.
$64,185
2019–2027 Growth
+28.4%
Salary Trajectory for Court Reporters in New Hampshire (2019–2027)
2019–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 3.27% projection.
| Year | Annual Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $51,605 | Actual |
| 2020 | $52,918 | Actual |
| 2021 | $51,819 | Actual |
| 2022 | $54,548 | Actual |
| 2023 | $54,875 | Actual |
| 2024 | $64,808 | Actual |
| 2025 | $62,152 | Actual |
| 2026(current) | $64,185 | Estimated |
| 2027 | $66,283 | Projected |
Based on 7 years of BLS OEWS data for the New Hampshire metropolitan area, the median court reporter salary grew 20.4% from $51,605 (2019) to $62,152 (2025). At a 3.27% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $66,283 by 2027 — a total increase of $14,678 (28.44%) from 2019.
Note: Historical values (2019–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the New Hampshire metropolitan area, sourced from annual Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. 2026–2026 figures are current estimates, and 2027 values are projections, calculated using a 3.27% CAGR derived from 7-year BLS historical data. Actual salaries may vary based on employer, experience, certifications, and local market conditions.
Top 5 Highest Paying Cities in New Hampshire
Lowest Paying Cities in New Hampshire
Best Value Cities for Court Reporters in New Hampshire
When adjusted for local cost of living, these New Hampshire cities offer the most purchasing power for court reporters.
| City | Nominal Salary | CoL Index | Adjusted Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | $65,845 | 107.3 | $61,365 |
| Nashua | $65,689 | 107.3 | $61,220 |
| Salem | $64,296 | 107.3 | $59,922 |
| Merrimack | $64,214 | 107.3 | $59,845 |
| Dover | $63,707 | 107.3 | $59,373 |
Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.
Salary by Experience Level in New Hampshire
| Experience Level | Estimated Annual |
|---|---|
| Entry Level (0-2 years) | $38,574 |
| Mid Career (3-7 years) | $64,185 |
| Experienced (7+ years) | $99,486 |
Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across New Hampshire metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.
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Written by Maria Gomez, RPR
Career Analyst
Maria Gomez has 10 years of experience in court reporting. She specializes in transcription for civil litigation cases. She works in various courtrooms across the state.
Methodology & Data Source
Statewide salary figures on this page are 2026 projections based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2026 release. A 3.27% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), derived from 6-year national BLS wage trends, was applied to each metro area's reported salary to estimate current 2026 court reporter compensation across New Hampshire. State averages are employment-weighted across 16 metro areas — larger metro areas with more court reporterscontribute proportionally more to the average, producing figures that better reflect typical compensation. Individual pay varies by city, employer, certifications, and experience.
Data Sources & Methodology
Source: BLS, OEWS, 2-year dataset (–). Per-city data from annual BLS metropolitan area surveys.
2026 figures are projected from 2025 BLS data using a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.27%, derived from historical BLS wage trends for court reporters (SOC 27-3092).
Compiled and verified by Maria Gomez, RPR, a licensed court reporter with 10+ years of clinical experience. · View source data at BLS.gov