Interpreter / Translator
Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.
At a Glance
Interpreter / Translator earns an average of $34,131/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2.5–3.1 years. Top skills: English Language, Customer Service, Communication.
$34,131/yr
High school or GED
2.5–3.1 years
21
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Interpreters and Translators
Median Wage
$59,440/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+1.7%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (10)
Language Interpretation
Language Translation
American Sign Language (ASL)
Speech-Language Pathology
Sign Language Interpretation
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Physiology
Medical Terminology
Call Center Experience
Patient Safety
Common Skills (20)
Customer Service
Communication
Interpersonal Communications
Verbal Communication Skills
Spanish Language
Microsoft Office
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Professionalism
Operations
Editing
Teamwork
Presentations
Multilingualism
Scheduling
Self-Starter
Multitasking
Related Specializations
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