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Job outlook for educational interpreters in the United States
Are educational interpreter jobs in demand?
Educational interpreter job and salary trends over time
Educational interpreter jobs over time
Educational interpreter job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 457 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 498 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 515 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 500 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 465 | 0.00% |
Average educational interpreter salary over time
Educational interpreter salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $39,807 | $19.14 | +1.0% |
| 2025 | $39,426 | $18.95 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $37,981 | $18.26 | +5.8% |
| 2023 | $35,897 | $17.26 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $35,083 | $16.87 | +4.4% |
Educational interpreter jobs by state
Most common states for educational interpreters
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 336 | 8% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 40 | 6% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 118 | 2% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 92 | 2% |
| 5 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 35 | 2% |
| 6 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 16 | 2% |
| 7 | California | 39,536,653 | 216 | 1% |
| 8 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 183 | 1% |
| 9 | New York | 19,849,399 | 124 | 1% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 110 | 1% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 82 | 1% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 75 | 1% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 52 | 1% |
| 14 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 50 | 1% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 48 | 1% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 19 | 1% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 17 | 1% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 7 | 1% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 5 | 1% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 4 | 1% |
Most common cities for educational interpreters
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thornton | 1 | 1% | $39,952 |
Educational Interpreter job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of educational interpreter experts
Springfield College
Chatham University
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Dr. Linda Davis-Delano
Director, Educator Preparation & Licensure, Professor, Physical EducationSpringfield College
Educator Preparation
What skills stand out on Educational Interpreter resumes?
Dr. Linda Davis-Delano: Ability to teach remotely and use a variety of pedagogical techniques including the use of a variety of technological platforms (e.g., YouTube, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Nearpod, Kahoot, Brainpop, TedEd).
Christie Lewis
Assistant Professor of Education, Field CoordinatorChatham University
Education Department
What experience really stands out on Educational Interpreter resumes?
Christie Lewis: I believe that graduates that go above and beyond the "check the box" really stand out. What I mean by this is that graduates who have been involved in the school and that became part of the school community really stand out. Perhaps a graduate volunteered to help with events at the school, started a tutoring club, and/or participated and did other things than teach in the classroom stands out. In addition, I think that volunteering in the community and also participating in teacher professional development really stands out. These things show that a graduate is excited and passionate.
Alecia Page
K-12 Partnerships CoordinatorSt. Mary's College of Maryland
Educational Studies Department
What type of skills will young Educational Interpreters need?
Alecia Page: In classes designed by the Career Development Center here at SMCM, we focus on various paths with attention to soft skills. Here is an excerpt from the syllabus of the CoreP 101 course:
Rationale: To be ready for the 21st-century job market, students must hone their craft and produce a well-rounded, skilled professional who is highly competitive in today's marketplace. As a liberal arts student, you have copious skills. When combined with 21st-century skills, skills produce a highly competitive, articulate person of the workforce.
Philosophy: Career development is a process that is highly reflective and explorative. It is not just about finding a job. It is about identifying your specific values, interests, skills, abilities, and area of study to carve out your niche in the professional world. You will spend most of your time each day at a place of work, and you want that work to reflect who you are and what you believe in. The career exploration process is broken into small chunks to make the process manageable to discover all these facets of yourself. Each small step leads to the next, which leads to significant steps in the end. Pay special attention to the word processor. It will take time, and it will take reflection, but you will walk away knowing far more about yourself and potential career paths in the future.
In SMCM's Master of Arts in Teaching, a professional graduate program, we focus on cultivating a reflective practitioner who is readily able to address the demands of a career in education successfully. We promote inclusivity in the classroom and culturally responsive teaching. Our pre-service teachers complete a rigorous, accelerated program that includes graduate coursework, a professional internship, and completion of certification (including testing for licensure) by graduation.