Occupation ยท SOC 27-3091
Interpreters and Translators: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of interpreters and translators typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 53,360 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $59,440 ($28.58 an hour).
US employment
53,360
Median annual wage
$59,440
Mean annual wage
$64,950
Median hourly wage
$28.58
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $95,410 | $35,970 (+60.5%) | 5 | Master's degree |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,010 | $17,570 (+29.6%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | $59,950 | $510 (+0.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,270 | $18,830 (+31.7%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $64,580 | $5,140 (+8.6%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Technical Writers | $91,670 | $32,230 (+54.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California6,710
- 2. Texas5,820
- 3. Florida4,500
- 4. New York3,650
- 5. Virginia2,610
- 6. Massachusetts2,250
- 7. Arizona2,040
- 8. Illinois1,860
- 9. North Carolina1,800
- 10. Georgia1,730
States that pay the most
- 1. New York$84,650
- 2. District of Columbia$81,140
- 3. Maryland$78,350
- 4. Virginia$74,250
- 5. California$73,510
- 6. Washington$69,620
- 7. Colorado$66,590
- 8. Utah$65,990
- 9. Massachusetts$65,490
- 10. West Virginia$63,750
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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