Arabic translator demographics and statistics in the US
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Arabic translator gender statistics
35.6% of arabic translators are women and 64.4% of arabic translators are men.
- Male, 64.4%
- Female, 35.6%
Arabic translator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.4% |
| Female | 35.6% |
Arabic translator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,028
Female income
$43,582
Arabic translator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in arabic translator positions over time. Currently, 35.6% of arabic translators are female.
Arabic translator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.11% | 41.89% |
| 2011 | 63.79% | 36.21% |
| 2012 | 65.02% | 34.98% |
| 2013 | 64.68% | 35.32% |
| 2014 | 65.65% | 34.35% |
| 2015 | 61.93% | 38.07% |
| 2016 | 63.76% | 36.24% |
| 2017 | 64.31% | 35.69% |
| 2018 | 56.95% | 43.05% |
| 2019 | 59.38% | 40.62% |
| 2020 | 56.59% | 43.41% |
| 2021 | 64.36% | 35.64% |
Arabic translator related jobs gender ratio
We compared arabic translators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Arabic Translator | 64% | 36% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Arabic translator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among arabic translators is White, which makes up 39.1% of all arabic translators. Comparatively, 34.2% of arabic translators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.2% of arabic translators are Asian.
- White, 39.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 34.2%
- Asian, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Arabic translator race
| Arabic translator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 39.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.2% |
| Asian | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Arabic translator race and ethnicity over time
See how arabic translator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Arabic translator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.50% | 7.86% | 10.44% | 30.31% |
| 2011 | 44.92% | 6.61% | 12.14% | 31.98% |
| 2012 | 44.91% | 8.06% | 12.72% | 29.43% |
| 2013 | 47.30% | 7.54% | 11.29% | 29.22% |
| 2014 | 44.35% | 9.42% | 13.65% | 29.16% |
| 2015 | 47.21% | 7.57% | 13.16% | 28.64% |
| 2016 | 45.00% | 7.44% | 13.51% | 29.95% |
| 2017 | 48.44% | 7.89% | 11.67% | 27.88% |
| 2018 | 40.67% | 6.99% | 15.38% | 34.01% |
| 2019 | 46.87% | 7.12% | 12.48% | 29.53% |
| 2020 | 39.72% | 7.08% | 14.75% | 33.29% |
| 2021 | 39.14% | 7.07% | 14.22% | 34.22% |
Arabic translator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown arabic translators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian arabic translators have the lowest average salary at $42,439.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,969 |
| White | $48,811 |
| Black or African American | $44,174 |
| Asian | $42,439 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,373 |
Average arabic translator age
See how the average age of arabic translators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Arabic translator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 36 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 39 | |
| Asian | 48.5 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 42 |
Arabic translator age breakdown
The average age of arabic translators is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the arabic translator population.
Arabic translator age breakdown
| Arabic Translator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Arabic translator educational attainment
The most common degree for arabic translators is bachelor's degree, with 72% of arabic translators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Arabic translators by degree level
| Arabic translator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Arabic translator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, arabic translators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $51,536 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, arabic translators earn a median annual income of $47,479 compared to $47,231 for arabic translators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,536 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,787 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,479 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,231 |
Arabic translator employment statistics
Most arabic translators work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where arabic translators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where arabic translators work.
Arabic translator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Arabic translator jobs by company type
Employees with the arabic translator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most arabic translators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Arabic translator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 18% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 12% |
Arabic translator jobs by industry
The most common industries for arabic translators are professional, education and technology.
Arabic translator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 16% |
| Education | 15% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Government | 9% |
| Media | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Arabic translator turnover and employment statistics
Arabic translator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for arabic translators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Arabic translator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Arabic translator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.66% |
| 2011 | 6.79% |
| 2012 | 6.36% |
| 2013 | 6.86% |
| 2014 | 5.89% |
| 2015 | 4.90% |
| 2016 | 3.75% |
| 2017 | 3.59% |
| 2018 | 3.95% |
| 2019 | 4.57% |
| 2020 | 6.35% |
| 2021 | 6.78% |
Average arabic translator tenure
The average arabic translator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 489 arabic translators resumes in Zippia's database.
Arabic translator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Arabic translator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of arabic translators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Magazine Journalist | 10.10% | 609 |
| Radio Personality | 10.34% | 2,363 |
| Journalism Internship | 12.01% | 46,936 |
| Digital Editor | 12.38% | 22,500 |
| Arabic Translator | 14.90% | - |
| Travel Writer | 16.36% | 18,258 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar arabic translator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Magazine Journalist | 10.10% | 609 |
| Radio Personality | 10.34% | 2,363 |
| Journalism Internship | 12.01% | 46,936 |
| Digital Editor | 12.38% | 22,500 |
| Travel Writer | 16.36% | 18,258 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by arabic translators
The most common foreign language among arabic translators is Arabic at 65.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.6% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 5.2%.
- Arabic, 65.8%
- French, 11.6%
- Spanish, 5.2%
- German, 3.9%
- Kurdish, 2.6%
- Other, 10.9%
Arabic translator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 65.8% |
| French | 11.6% |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
| German | 3.9% |
| Kurdish | 2.6% |
| Other | 10.9% |