Court Reporter Salary in Maine: $55,395 (2026)
Quick Answer:Across Maine's 10 metropolitan areas, the average median court reporter pay sits at $55,395/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 27-3092. Because Maine sits at BEA RPP 99.6 (0% above the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $55,617 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: Portland ($55,878), Lewiston ($54,771), South Portland ($53,701).
Court reporters in Maine earn an average median salary of $55,395 in 2026, which is significantly lower than the national median of $74,788, reflecting a difference of -25.9%. The highest-paying city in the state is Portland, where salaries reach $57,705, while Brunswick offers the lowest at $53,133, illustrating a salary gap of $4,572. This disparity can be attributed to the cost of living, demand for services, and the concentration of legal markets in urban areas. In Maine, court reporters must adhere to state licensing requirements, which contribute to maintaining professional standards. The scope of practice laws allow court reporters to engage in various duties beyond transcription, such as providing captioning services, further driving the need for skilled professionals. The projected job growth rate for this field is 3.27% annually, indicating a steady demand for court reporters in the state. Total employment in Maine is projected at 64 court reporters across its 10 metro areas. Key cities driving employment include Lewiston with an average salary of $56,562, South Portland at $55,457, Bangor at $54,949, and Scarborough at $54,783. The overall job market outlook suggests continued opportunities for aspiring court reporters in Maine, fueled by the ongoing necessity for effective legal documentation.
Maine Court Reporter Salary Range
Overall salary range in Maine: $31,295 (lowest entry-level) to $89,443 (highest top earner)
Maine vs National Average
Maine court reporters earn 25.93% less than the national median ($-19,393/year difference).
Maine Court Reporter Salary Distribution (2026)
Court Reporter salaries in Maine range from $33,498 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $85,862 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $55,395. The Maine median is $19,393 below the US national median of $74,788. The average hourly rate is $26.63/hr. Approximately 64 court reporters are employed across 10 cities.
2019 BLS Actual
$44,538
2025 BLS Actual
$53,641
2026 Current Est.
$55,395
2019–2027 Growth
+28.4%
Salary Trajectory for Court Reporters in Maine (2019–2027)
2019–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 3.27% projection.
| Year | Annual Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $44,538 | Actual |
| 2020 | $45,671 | Actual |
| 2021 | $44,723 | Actual |
| 2022 | $47,078 | Actual |
| 2023 | $47,360 | Actual |
| 2024 | $51,889 | Actual |
| 2025 | $53,641 | Actual |
| 2026(current) | $55,395 | Estimated |
| 2027 | $57,207 | Projected |
Based on 7 years of BLS OEWS data for the Maine metropolitan area, the median court reporter salary grew 20.4% from $44,538 (2019) to $53,641 (2025). At a 3.27% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $57,207 by 2027 — a total increase of $12,669 (28.45%) from 2019.
Note: Historical values (2019–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the Maine 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 Maine
Lowest Paying Cities in Maine
Best Value Cities for Court Reporters in Maine
When adjusted for local cost of living, these Maine cities offer the most purchasing power for court reporters.
| City | Nominal Salary | CoL Index | Adjusted Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $57,705 | 99.6 | $57,937 |
| Lewiston | $56,562 | 99.6 | $56,789 |
| South Portland | $55,457 | 99.6 | $55,680 |
| Bangor | $54,949 | 99.6 | $55,170 |
| Scarborough | $54,783 | 99.6 | $55,003 |
Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.
Salary by Experience Level in Maine
| Experience Level | Estimated Annual |
|---|---|
| Entry Level (0-2 years) | $33,498 |
| Mid Career (3-7 years) | $55,395 |
| Experienced (7+ years) | $85,862 |
Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across Maine metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.
All 10 Cities in Maine
| # | City | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $57,705 |
| 2 | Lewiston | $56,562 |
| 3 | South Portland | $55,457 |
| 4 | Bangor | $54,949 |
| 5 | Scarborough | $54,783 |
| 6 | Biddeford | $54,325 |
| 7 | Augusta | $54,143 |
| 8 | Auburn | $53,958 |
| 9 | Sanford | $53,638 |
| 10 | Brunswick | $53,133 |
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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 Maine. State averages are employment-weighted across 10 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