Scopist Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

Scopist Salary in Des Moines, IA

How much does a Scopist make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Scopist in Des Moines, IA is $41,519. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,260 to $45,903, with most professionals earning between $33,382 and $49,894.

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10th Percentile Scopist Salary $33,382 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Scopist Salary $37,260 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Scopist Salary $41,519 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Scopist Salary $45,903 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Scopist Salary $49,894 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25% $37,260 10% $33,382 90% $49,894 75% $45,903 $41,519 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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    Scopist

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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 Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Scopist ranges from $37,260 to $45,903 with the average base salary of $41,519. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,260 to $45,903 with the average total cash compensation of $41,519.

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About Des Moines, Iowa    Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

Des Moines, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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