Educational interpreter demographics and statistics in the US
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Educational interpreter gender statistics
83.1% of educational interpreters are women and 16.9% of educational interpreters are men.
- Female, 83.1%
- Male, 16.9%
Educational interpreter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.1% |
| Male | 16.9% |
Educational interpreter gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,421
Female income
$38,581
Educational interpreter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in educational interpreter positions over time. Currently, 83.1% of educational interpreters are female.
Educational interpreter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.53% | 86.47% |
| 2011 | 16.58% | 83.42% |
| 2012 | 17.33% | 82.67% |
| 2013 | 17.12% | 82.88% |
| 2014 | 17.74% | 82.26% |
| 2015 | 15.51% | 84.49% |
| 2016 | 16.56% | 83.44% |
| 2017 | 16.89% | 83.11% |
| 2018 | 12.99% | 87.01% |
| 2019 | 14.15% | 85.85% |
| 2020 | 12.82% | 87.18% |
| 2021 | 16.93% | 83.07% |
Educational interpreter related jobs gender ratio
We compared educational 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% |
| Educational Interpreter | 17% | 83% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Educational interpreter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among educational interpreters is White, which makes up 59.3% of all educational interpreters. Comparatively, 19.7% of educational interpreters are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of educational interpreters are Asian.
- White, 59.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.7%
- Asian, 10.3%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Educational interpreter race
| Educational interpreter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.7% |
| Asian | 10.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Educational interpreter race and ethnicity over time
See how educational interpreter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Educational interpreter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.66% | 6.87% | 6.51% | 15.74% |
| 2011 | 65.07% | 5.62% | 8.22% | 17.42% |
| 2012 | 65.07% | 7.07% | 8.79% | 14.86% |
| 2013 | 67.46% | 6.55% | 7.36% | 14.65% |
| 2014 | 64.51% | 8.43% | 9.72% | 14.59% |
| 2015 | 67.36% | 6.57% | 9.23% | 14.07% |
| 2016 | 65.16% | 6.45% | 9.58% | 15.38% |
| 2017 | 68.60% | 6.90% | 7.74% | 13.31% |
| 2018 | 60.82% | 6.00% | 11.45% | 19.44% |
| 2019 | 67.03% | 6.13% | 8.55% | 14.96% |
| 2020 | 59.87% | 6.09% | 10.82% | 18.73% |
| 2021 | 59.30% | 6.08% | 10.29% | 19.65% |
Educational interpreter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown educational interpreters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian educational interpreters have the lowest average salary at $37,636.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,468 |
| White | $42,884 |
| Black or African American | $39,070 |
| Asian | $37,636 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,525 |
Average educational interpreter age
See how the average age of educational interpreters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Educational 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 |
Educational interpreter age breakdown
The average age of educational interpreters is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the educational interpreter population.
Educational interpreter age breakdown
| Educational Interpreter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Educational interpreter educational attainment
The most common degree for educational interpreters is bachelor's degree, with 62% of educational interpreters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 26%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Educational interpreters by degree level
| Educational interpreter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Educational interpreter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, educational interpreters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,114 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, educational interpreters earn a median annual income of $41,791 compared to $41,587 for educational interpreters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,114 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,924 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,791 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,587 |
Educational interpreter employment statistics
Most educational interpreters work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where educational interpreters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where educational interpreters work.
Educational interpreter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Educational interpreter jobs by company type
Employees with the educational interpreter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most educational interpreters prefer to work at education companies over government companies.
Educational interpreter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 75% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 10% |
| Government | 13% |
Educational interpreter jobs by industry
The most common industries for educational interpreters are education, government and non profits.
Educational interpreter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 66% |
| Government | 10% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Educational interpreter turnover and employment statistics
Educational interpreter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for educational interpreters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Educational interpreter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Educational 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 educational interpreter tenure
The average educational interpreter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 670 educational interpreters resumes in Zippia's database.
Educational interpreter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Educational interpreter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of educational 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Reporter | 10.10% | 2,329 |
| Voice Over Announcer | 10.34% | 203 |
| Digital Media Strategist | 12.01% | 31,387 |
| Editor, Freelance | 12.38% | 8,608 |
| Educational Interpreter | 14.90% | - |
| Senior Copywriter | 16.36% | 11,349 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar educational interpreter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Reporter | 10.10% | 2,329 |
| Voice Over Announcer | 10.34% | 203 |
| Digital Media Strategist | 12.01% | 31,387 |
| Editor, Freelance | 12.38% | 8,608 |
| Senior Copywriter | 16.36% | 11,349 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by educational interpreters
The most common foreign language among educational interpreters is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Somali at 6.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Somali, 6.3%
- Japanese, 6.3%
- Arabic, 6.3%
- Italian, 6.3%
- Other, 24.8%
Educational interpreter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Somali | 6.3% |
| Japanese | 6.3% |
| Arabic | 6.3% |
| Italian | 6.3% |
| Other | 24.8% |
