As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scopist in Montana is $39,966, equivalent to $19 per hour, $769 weekly, or $3,331 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Scopist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Scopist in Montana vary widely, spanning from $32,423 to $48,197. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($36,018) and 75th percentile ($44,274), while top earners (90th percentile) make $48,197 per year. This $8,256 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Attention to Detail or Estate Planning, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Montana Scopist often earn 5.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 1 companies. However, Montana currently ranks 39 nationwide for Scopist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Scopist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Scopist Salary $32,423 MT July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scopist Salary $36,018 MT July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scopist Salary $39,966 MT July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scopist Salary $44,274 MT July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scopist Salary $48,197 MT July 01, 2026
25% $36,018 10% $32,423 90% $48,197 75% $44,274 $39,966 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Belgrade, MT Avg. Salary $45,005 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Absarokee, MT Avg. Salary $44,942 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acton, MT Avg. Salary $46,030 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alberton, MT Avg. Salary $44,860 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alder, MT Avg. Salary $44,837 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alzada, MT Avg. Salary $44,874 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Anaconda, MT Avg. Salary $44,951 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Angela, MT Avg. Salary $44,793 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Antelope, MT Avg. Salary $44,964 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Arlee, MT Avg. Salary $44,876 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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    Scopist

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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