Conference interpreter demographics and statistics in the US
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Conference interpreter gender statistics
58.0% of conference interpreters are women and 42.0% of conference interpreters are men.
- Female, 58.0%
- Male, 42.0%
Conference interpreter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.0% |
| Male | 42.0% |
Conference interpreter gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,217
Female income
$42,634
Conference interpreter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in conference interpreter positions over time. Currently, 58.0% of conference interpreters are female.
Conference interpreter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.70% | 64.30% |
| 2011 | 41.36% | 58.64% |
| 2012 | 42.66% | 57.34% |
| 2013 | 42.30% | 57.70% |
| 2014 | 43.35% | 56.65% |
| 2015 | 39.44% | 60.56% |
| 2016 | 41.32% | 58.68% |
| 2017 | 41.91% | 58.09% |
| 2018 | 34.62% | 65.38% |
| 2019 | 36.92% | 63.08% |
| 2020 | 34.30% | 65.70% |
| 2021 | 41.96% | 58.04% |
Conference interpreter related jobs gender ratio
We compared conference interpreters 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% |
| Conference Interpreter | 42% | 58% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Conference interpreter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among conference interpreters is White, which makes up 38.6% of all conference interpreters. Comparatively, 27.6% of conference interpreters are Hispanic or Latino and 23.2% of conference interpreters are Asian.
- White, 38.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 27.6%
- Asian, 23.2%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Conference interpreter race
| Conference interpreter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 38.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.6% |
| Asian | 23.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Conference interpreter race and ethnicity over time
See how conference interpreter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Conference interpreter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.99% | 6.71% | 19.38% | 23.69% |
| 2011 | 44.41% | 5.46% | 21.09% | 25.37% |
| 2012 | 44.40% | 6.91% | 21.66% | 22.81% |
| 2013 | 46.79% | 6.39% | 20.23% | 22.60% |
| 2014 | 43.84% | 8.27% | 22.59% | 22.54% |
| 2015 | 46.70% | 6.41% | 22.10% | 22.02% |
| 2016 | 44.50% | 6.29% | 22.45% | 23.33% |
| 2017 | 47.93% | 6.74% | 20.62% | 21.26% |
| 2018 | 40.16% | 5.84% | 24.32% | 27.39% |
| 2019 | 46.36% | 5.97% | 21.42% | 22.91% |
| 2020 | 39.21% | 5.93% | 23.69% | 26.67% |
| 2021 | 38.63% | 5.92% | 23.16% | 27.60% |
Conference interpreter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown conference interpreters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian conference interpreters have the lowest average salary at $41,449.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,381 |
| White | $48,077 |
| Black or African American | $43,249 |
| Asian | $41,449 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,619 |
Average conference interpreter age
See how the average age of conference interpreters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Conference interpreter 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 |
Conference interpreter age breakdown
The average age of conference interpreters is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the conference interpreter population.
Conference interpreter age breakdown
| Conference Interpreter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Conference interpreter educational attainment
The most common degree for conference interpreters is bachelor's degree, with 54% of conference interpreters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 28% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Master's, 28%
- Associate, 4%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Conference interpreters by degree level
| Conference interpreter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Master's | 28% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Conference interpreter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, conference interpreters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,927 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, conference interpreters earn a median annual income of $46,687 compared to $46,428 for conference interpreters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,927 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,810 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,687 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,428 |
Conference interpreter employment statistics
Most conference interpreters work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where conference interpreters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where conference interpreters work.
Conference interpreter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Conference interpreter jobs by company type
Employees with the conference interpreter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most conference interpreters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Conference interpreter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 10% |
Conference interpreter jobs by industry
The most common industries for conference interpreters are education, professional and non profits.
Conference interpreter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Government | 8% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Conference interpreter turnover and employment statistics
Conference interpreter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for conference interpreters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Conference interpreter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Conference interpreter 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 conference interpreter tenure
The average conference interpreter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 136 conference interpreters resumes in Zippia's database.
Conference interpreter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 29% |
Conference interpreter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of conference interpreters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Correspondent | 10.10% | 1,641 |
| Sports Commentator | 10.34% | 1,432 |
| Senior Publications Specialist | 12.01% | 6,382 |
| Image Editor | 12.38% | 4,595 |
| Conference Interpreter | 14.90% | - |
| Author | 16.36% | 953 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar conference interpreter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| News Correspondent | 10.10% | 1,641 |
| Sports Commentator | 10.34% | 1,432 |
| Senior Publications Specialist | 12.01% | 6,382 |
| Image Editor | 12.38% | 4,595 |
| Author | 16.36% | 953 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by conference interpreters
The most common foreign language among conference interpreters is Spanish at 21.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 13.7%.
- Spanish, 21.6%
- French, 15.7%
- Chinese, 13.7%
- Italian, 9.8%
- Mandarin, 5.9%
- Other, 33.3%
Conference interpreter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 21.6% |
| French | 15.7% |
| Chinese | 13.7% |
| Italian | 9.8% |
| Mandarin | 5.9% |
| Other | 33.3% |
