Court interpreter demographics and statistics in the US
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Court interpreter gender statistics
59.1% of court interpreters are women and 40.9% of court interpreters are men.
- Female, 59.1%
- Male, 40.9%
Court interpreter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.1% |
| Male | 40.9% |
Court interpreter gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,387
Female income
$42,724
Court interpreter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in court interpreter positions over time. Currently, 59.1% of court interpreters are female.
Court interpreter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.73% | 65.27% |
| 2011 | 40.32% | 59.68% |
| 2012 | 41.62% | 58.38% |
| 2013 | 41.26% | 58.74% |
| 2014 | 42.30% | 57.70% |
| 2015 | 38.42% | 61.58% |
| 2016 | 40.29% | 59.71% |
| 2017 | 40.87% | 59.13% |
| 2018 | 33.66% | 66.34% |
| 2019 | 35.92% | 64.08% |
| 2020 | 33.34% | 66.66% |
| 2021 | 40.92% | 59.08% |
Court interpreter related jobs gender ratio
We compared court 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% |
| Court Interpreter | 41% | 59% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Court interpreter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among court interpreters is White, which makes up 38.3% of all court interpreters. Comparatively, 35.4% of court interpreters are Hispanic or Latino and 14.1% of court interpreters are Asian.
- White, 38.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 35.4%
- Asian, 14.1%
- Black or African American, 6.2%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Court interpreter race
| Court interpreter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 38.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.4% |
| Asian | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Court interpreter race and ethnicity over time
See how court interpreter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Court interpreter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.65% | 6.96% | 10.36% | 31.51% |
| 2011 | 44.07% | 5.71% | 12.07% | 33.18% |
| 2012 | 44.06% | 7.16% | 12.64% | 30.62% |
| 2013 | 46.45% | 6.64% | 11.21% | 30.42% |
| 2014 | 43.50% | 8.52% | 13.57% | 30.36% |
| 2015 | 46.36% | 6.67% | 13.08% | 29.83% |
| 2016 | 44.15% | 6.54% | 13.44% | 31.14% |
| 2017 | 47.59% | 6.99% | 11.60% | 29.07% |
| 2018 | 39.82% | 6.09% | 15.30% | 35.20% |
| 2019 | 46.02% | 6.22% | 12.40% | 30.72% |
| 2020 | 38.87% | 6.18% | 14.68% | 34.49% |
| 2021 | 38.29% | 6.17% | 14.14% | 35.41% |
Court interpreter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown court interpreters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian court interpreters have the lowest average salary at $41,514.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,674 |
| White | $48,290 |
| Black or African American | $43,352 |
| Asian | $41,514 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,822 |
Average court interpreter age
See how the average age of court interpreters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Court 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 |
Court interpreter age breakdown
The average age of court interpreters is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the court interpreter population.
Court interpreter age breakdown
| Court Interpreter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Court interpreter educational attainment
The most common degree for court interpreters is bachelor's degree, with 61% of court interpreters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Court interpreters by degree level
| Court interpreter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Court interpreter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, court interpreters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $51,209 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, court interpreters earn a median annual income of $46,867 compared to $46,603 for court interpreters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,209 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,883 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,867 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,603 |
Court interpreter employment statistics
Most court interpreters work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where court interpreters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where court interpreters work.
Court interpreter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Court interpreter jobs by company type
Employees with the court interpreter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most court interpreters prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Court interpreter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 32% |
| Government | 54% |
Court interpreter jobs by industry
The most common industries for court interpreters are government, professional and education.
Court interpreter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 46% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Education | 7% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Court interpreter turnover and employment statistics
Court interpreter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for court interpreters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Court interpreter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Court 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 court interpreter tenure
The average court interpreter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 694 court interpreters resumes in Zippia's database.
Court interpreter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Court interpreter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of court 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Market Reporter | 10.10% | 10,685 |
| Show Host | 10.34% | 10,112 |
| Media Supervisor | 12.01% | 8,858 |
| Digital Editor | 12.38% | 22,500 |
| Court Interpreter | 14.90% | - |
| Content Writer | 16.36% | 19,621 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar court interpreter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Market Reporter | 10.10% | 10,685 |
| Show Host | 10.34% | 10,112 |
| Media Supervisor | 12.01% | 8,858 |
| Digital Editor | 12.38% | 22,500 |
| Content Writer | 16.36% | 19,621 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by court interpreters
The most common foreign language among court interpreters is Spanish at 43.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.9% and Russian is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 43.0%
- French, 12.9%
- Russian, 7.4%
- Arabic, 5.9%
- Portuguese, 5.1%
- Other, 25.7%
Court interpreter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.0% |
| French | 12.9% |
| Russian | 7.4% |
| Arabic | 5.9% |
| Portuguese | 5.1% |
| Other | 25.7% |
