Trade family
Print & Records
Accuracy, paper and ink — skills quietly disappearing.
A day in the life
Capturing the record — verbatim transcription, reporting, proofing, and hand-set printing. Accuracy, deadlines, and quiet concentration.
What it pays
Typical hourly ranges across Dallas–Fort Worth.
Per hour · DFW average
How long training takes
2–4 years; court reporters train on a steno machine and sit for a certification, often the longest path in this family.
Physical demands
Sedentary and eye-straining; court reporters and proofreaders sit for long focused stretches.
Licensing in Texas
Court reporters need a Texas Certified Shorthand Reporter license; the rest are unlicensed but credentialed through experience.
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