As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Scopist in Rockford, IL is $40,775, equivalent to $20 per hour, $784 weekly, or $3,398 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 Rockford, IL vary widely, spanning from $33,075 to $49,170. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($36,745) and 75th percentile ($45,169), while top earners (90th percentile) make $49,170 per year. This $8,424 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, Rockford Scopist often earn 5.5% lower than national averages. However, Rockford currently ranks 497 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 $33,075 Rockford, IL May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Scopist Salary $36,745 Rockford, IL May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Scopist Salary $40,775 Rockford, IL May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Scopist Salary $45,169 Rockford, IL May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Scopist Salary $49,170 Rockford, IL May 01, 2026
25% $36,745 10% $33,075 90% $49,170 75% $45,169 $40,775 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 Rockford, IL. The base salary for Scopist ranges from $36,745 to $45,169 with the average base salary of $40,775. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,580 to $52,861 with the average total cash compensation of $46,147.

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About Rockford, Illinois    Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is t....More

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