Historical interpreter demographics and statistics in the US
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Historical interpreter gender statistics
61.2% of historical interpreters are women and 38.8% of historical interpreters are men.
- Female, 61.2%
- Male, 38.8%
Historical interpreter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.2% |
| Male | 38.8% |
Historical interpreter gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,081
Female income
$42,535
Historical interpreter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in historical interpreter positions over time. Currently, 61.2% of historical interpreters are female.
Historical interpreter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.74% | 67.26% |
| 2011 | 38.21% | 61.79% |
| 2012 | 39.48% | 60.52% |
| 2013 | 39.13% | 60.87% |
| 2014 | 40.15% | 59.85% |
| 2015 | 36.35% | 63.65% |
| 2016 | 38.18% | 61.82% |
| 2017 | 38.75% | 61.25% |
| 2018 | 31.71% | 68.29% |
| 2019 | 33.91% | 66.09% |
| 2020 | 31.40% | 68.60% |
| 2021 | 38.80% | 61.20% |
Historical interpreter related jobs gender ratio
We compared historical 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% |
| Historical Interpreter | 39% | 61% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Historical interpreter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among historical interpreters is White, which makes up 61.8% of all historical interpreters. Comparatively, 18.3% of historical interpreters are Hispanic or Latino and 10.9% of historical interpreters are Asian.
- White, 61.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Asian, 10.9%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Historical interpreter race
| Historical interpreter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Asian | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Historical interpreter race and ethnicity over time
See how historical interpreter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Historical interpreter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.12% | 5.36% | 7.08% | 14.38% |
| 2011 | 67.53% | 4.12% | 8.78% | 16.05% |
| 2012 | 67.53% | 5.57% | 9.36% | 13.49% |
| 2013 | 69.92% | 5.04% | 7.93% | 13.29% |
| 2014 | 66.97% | 6.93% | 10.29% | 13.23% |
| 2015 | 69.83% | 5.07% | 9.80% | 12.71% |
| 2016 | 67.62% | 4.94% | 10.15% | 14.01% |
| 2017 | 71.06% | 5.39% | 8.31% | 11.94% |
| 2018 | 63.28% | 4.49% | 12.02% | 18.08% |
| 2019 | 69.49% | 4.62% | 9.12% | 13.59% |
| 2020 | 62.33% | 4.58% | 11.39% | 17.36% |
| 2021 | 61.76% | 4.57% | 10.86% | 18.29% |
Historical interpreter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown historical interpreters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian historical interpreters have the lowest average salary at $41,362.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,189 |
| White | $47,921 |
| Black or African American | $43,144 |
| Asian | $41,362 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,469 |
Average historical interpreter age
See how the average age of historical interpreters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Historical 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 |
Historical interpreter age breakdown
The average age of historical interpreters is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the historical interpreter population.
Historical interpreter age breakdown
| Historical Interpreter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Historical interpreter educational attainment
The most common degree for historical interpreters is bachelor's degree, with 72% of historical interpreters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Historical interpreters by degree level
| Historical interpreter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Historical interpreter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, historical interpreters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,740 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, historical interpreters earn a median annual income of $46,546 compared to $46,290 for historical interpreters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,740 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,720 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,546 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,290 |
Historical interpreter employment statistics
Most historical interpreters work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where historical interpreters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where historical interpreters work.
Historical interpreter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Historical interpreter jobs by company type
Employees with the historical interpreter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most historical interpreters prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Historical interpreter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 31% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 33% |
Historical interpreter jobs by industry
The most common industries for historical interpreters are non profits, education and government.
Historical interpreter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 24% |
| Education | 22% |
| Government | 20% |
| Hospitality | 10% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Media | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Historical interpreter turnover and employment statistics
Historical interpreter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for historical interpreters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical interpreter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Historical 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 historical interpreter tenure
The average historical interpreter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 722 historical interpreters resumes in Zippia's database.
Historical interpreter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Historical interpreter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of historical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Correspondent | 10.10% | 203 |
| Commercial Announcer | 10.34% | 26,517 |
| Coordinator Of Public Affairs | 12.01% | 32,577 |
| News Assistant | 12.38% | 7,130 |
| Historical Interpreter | 14.90% | - |
| Short Story Writer | 16.36% | 10,337 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Similar historical interpreter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Legislative Correspondent | 10.10% | 203 |
| Commercial Announcer | 10.34% | 26,517 |
| Coordinator Of Public Affairs | 12.01% | 32,577 |
| News Assistant | 12.38% | 7,130 |
| Short Story Writer | 16.36% | 10,337 |
| Public Address Announcer | 16.36% | 9,474 |
Foreign languages spoken by historical interpreters
The most common foreign language among historical interpreters is Spanish at 37.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 28.9% and Italian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 37.8%
- French, 28.9%
- Italian, 11.1%
- German, 8.9%
- Swedish, 2.2%
- Other, 11.1%
Historical interpreter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.8% |
| French | 28.9% |
| Italian | 11.1% |
| German | 8.9% |
| Swedish | 2.2% |
| Other | 11.1% |
