Deaf interpreter demographics and statistics in the US
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Deaf interpreter gender statistics
85.3% of deaf interpreters are women and 14.7% of deaf interpreters are men.
- Female, 85.3%
- Male, 14.7%
Deaf interpreter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.3% |
| Male | 14.7% |
Deaf interpreter gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,554
Female income
$41,967
Deaf interpreter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in deaf interpreter positions over time. Currently, 85.3% of deaf interpreters are female.
Deaf interpreter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.68% | 88.32% |
| 2011 | 14.37% | 85.63% |
| 2012 | 15.05% | 84.95% |
| 2013 | 14.86% | 85.14% |
| 2014 | 15.41% | 84.59% |
| 2015 | 13.42% | 86.58% |
| 2016 | 14.36% | 85.64% |
| 2017 | 14.66% | 85.34% |
| 2018 | 11.20% | 88.80% |
| 2019 | 12.23% | 87.77% |
| 2020 | 11.05% | 88.95% |
| 2021 | 14.69% | 85.31% |
Deaf interpreter related jobs gender ratio
We compared deaf 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% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Deaf interpreter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among deaf interpreters is White, which makes up 59.5% of all deaf interpreters. Comparatively, 19.1% of deaf interpreters are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of deaf interpreters are Asian.
- White, 59.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.1%
- Asian, 11.0%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Deaf interpreter race
| Deaf interpreter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% |
| Asian | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Deaf interpreter race and ethnicity over time
See how deaf interpreter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Deaf interpreter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.84% | 6.51% | 7.26% | 15.21% |
| 2011 | 65.26% | 5.26% | 8.96% | 16.89% |
| 2012 | 65.26% | 6.71% | 9.54% | 14.33% |
| 2013 | 67.65% | 6.18% | 8.10% | 14.12% |
| 2014 | 64.70% | 8.07% | 10.46% | 14.06% |
| 2015 | 67.55% | 6.21% | 9.98% | 13.54% |
| 2016 | 65.35% | 6.09% | 10.33% | 14.85% |
| 2017 | 68.79% | 6.54% | 8.49% | 12.78% |
| 2018 | 61.01% | 5.63% | 12.19% | 18.91% |
| 2019 | 67.22% | 5.76% | 9.29% | 14.43% |
| 2020 | 60.06% | 5.72% | 11.57% | 18.19% |
| 2021 | 59.48% | 5.71% | 11.04% | 19.12% |
Deaf interpreter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown deaf interpreters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian deaf interpreters have the lowest average salary at $40,783.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,731 |
| White | $47,418 |
| Black or African American | $42,582 |
| Asian | $40,783 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,959 |
Average deaf interpreter age
See how the average age of deaf interpreters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Deaf 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 |
Deaf interpreter age breakdown
The average age of deaf interpreters is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the deaf interpreter population.
Deaf interpreter age breakdown
| Deaf Interpreter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Deaf interpreter educational attainment
The most common degree for deaf interpreters is associate degree, with 38% of deaf interpreters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- Associate, 38%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Deaf interpreters by degree level
| Deaf interpreter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Deaf interpreter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, deaf interpreters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,276 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, deaf interpreters earn a median annual income of $46,025 compared to $45,766 for deaf interpreters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,276 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,144 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,025 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,766 |
Deaf interpreter employment statistics
Most deaf interpreters work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where deaf interpreters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where deaf interpreters work.
Deaf interpreter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Deaf interpreter jobs by company type
Employees with the deaf interpreter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most deaf interpreters prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Deaf interpreter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 69% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 18% |
| Government | 10% |
Deaf interpreter jobs by industry
The most common industries for deaf interpreters are education, government and non profits.
Deaf interpreter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 63% |
| Government | 9% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Deaf interpreter turnover and employment statistics
Deaf interpreter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for deaf interpreters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Deaf interpreter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Deaf 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 deaf interpreter tenure
The average deaf interpreter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 361 deaf interpreters resumes in Zippia's database.
Deaf interpreter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Deaf interpreter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of deaf 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Journalist | 10.10% | 7,141 |
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Social Media Adviser | 12.01% | 42,748 |
| Practice Area Editor | 12.38% | 19,134 |
| Deaf Interpreter | 14.90% | - |
| Writer/Blogger | 16.36% | 15,929 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar deaf interpreter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Video Journalist | 10.10% | 7,141 |
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Social Media Adviser | 12.01% | 42,748 |
| Practice Area Editor | 12.38% | 19,134 |
| Writer/Blogger | 16.36% | 15,929 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by deaf interpreters
The most common foreign language among deaf interpreters is Spanish at 58.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Braille is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 58.3%
- French, 16.7%
- Braille, 8.3%
- Russian, 8.3%
- Japanese, 8.3%
Deaf interpreter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.3% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Braille | 8.3% |
| Russian | 8.3% |
| Japanese | 8.3% |
