How much does a Scopist make in Buffalo, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scopist in Buffalo, NY is $40,939. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,739 to $45,262, with most professionals earning between $32,915 and $49,197.

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Scopist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scopist Salary $32,915 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scopist Salary $36,739 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scopist Salary $40,939 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scopist Salary $45,262 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scopist Salary $49,197 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
25% $36,739 10% $32,915 90% $49,197 75% $45,262 $40,939 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Scopist ?

A scopist edits the transcripts of official proceedings, created by court reporters. Court reporters attend official proceedings such as court hearings and transcribe the spoken word to written text, mostly using stenotype machines or voice mask equipment. Scopists receive the rough copies of these transcripts after the proceedings, check the transcript for missing words or mistakes, edit grammar and punctuation, ensure that proper names and technical or scientific terms are spelled correctly, and format the transcript properly before delivering the transcript back to the court reporter....

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  1. This Job:

    Scopist

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Court Reporter


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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Scopist in Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Scopist ranges from $36,739 to $45,262 with the average base salary of $40,939. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,739 to $45,262 with the average total cash compensation of $40,939.

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