1 Plumbers' rates vary significantly by location. 2  In some areas plumbers charge $45 -$75 an hour; in other regions the hourly rate can be $75 -$150. 3  Most plumbers charge a two-hour minimum or a service call fee of $75 -$150, and some plumbers bill a flat fee per job instead of an hourly rate. Most plumbers charge a two-hour minimum or a service call fee of $75 -$150, and some plumbers bill a flat fee per job instead of an hourly rate. 2  Either away, exact costs will depend on the complexity and type of work done.
A: To become a court reporter, you must an associate degree or a certification in this specific field. There are a number of schools offering court reporting diplomas, certificate programs, and associate programs. The main purpose of such programs is to provide career-specific knowledge and skills to students.
Court reporters typically work for government courts or court reporting agencies. Some reporters may also be freelancers who take on part-time or contracted work. For example, freelance court reporters may work for live broadcast production companies providing captioning services.n order to obtain licensure, court reporters may be required to become notary publics and/or Certified Court Reporters as well as pass a state board-administered exam. There may also be qualifying exams and other requirements depending on the state and the candidate's related transcription method.