As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scopist in Paramus, NJ is $48,149, equivalent to $23 per hour, $926 weekly, or $4,012 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 Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $39,057 to $58,062. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,390) and 75th percentile ($53,338), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,062 per year. This $9,948 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, Paramus Scopist often earn 4.9% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 17 statewide 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 $39,057 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scopist Salary $43,390 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scopist Salary $48,149 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scopist Salary $53,338 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scopist Salary $58,062 Paramus, NJ June 01, 2026
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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 Paramus, NJ. The base salary for Scopist ranges from $43,390 to $53,338 with the average base salary of $48,149. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,226 to $62,580 with the average total cash compensation of $54,630.

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About Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

Paramus, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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