JOB DESCRIPTION
Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.
OTHER JOB TITLES
Court Interpreter, Deaf Interpreter, Educational Interpreter, Interpreter, Medical Interpreter, Paraprofessional Interpreter, Sign Language Interpreter, Spanish Interpreter, Technical Translator, Translator
JOB TASKS
ANNUAL SALARY
- Workers on average earn $27.21/ hour $56,590 annual.
- Projected Growth (2019-2029) Much faster than average (8% or higher)
- Projected job openings (2019-2029) 8,800
REQUIRED EDUCATION
High school diploma/GED, Bachelor’s Degree
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