Official court interpreter demographics and statistics in the US
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Official court interpreter gender statistics
62.7% of official court interpreters are women and 37.3% of official court interpreters are men.
- Female, 62.7%
- Male, 37.3%
Official court interpreter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.7% |
| Male | 37.3% |
Official court interpreter gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,225
Female income
$42,611
Official court interpreter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in official court interpreter positions over time. Currently, 62.7% of official court interpreters are female.
Official court interpreter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.32% | 68.68% |
| 2011 | 36.67% | 63.33% |
| 2012 | 37.93% | 62.07% |
| 2013 | 37.58% | 62.42% |
| 2014 | 38.58% | 61.42% |
| 2015 | 34.85% | 65.15% |
| 2016 | 36.64% | 63.36% |
| 2017 | 37.20% | 62.80% |
| 2018 | 30.31% | 69.69% |
| 2019 | 32.46% | 67.54% |
| 2020 | 30.00% | 70.00% |
| 2021 | 37.25% | 62.75% |
Official court interpreter related jobs gender ratio
We compared official 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% |
| Official Court Interpreter | 37% | 63% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Official court interpreter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among official court interpreters is White, which makes up 39.6% of all official court interpreters. Comparatively, 27.5% of official court interpreters are Hispanic or Latino and 20.8% of official court interpreters are Asian.
- White, 39.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 27.5%
- Asian, 20.8%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Official court interpreter race
| Official court interpreter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 39.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.5% |
| Asian | 20.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Official court interpreter race and ethnicity over time
See how official court interpreter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Official court interpreter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 48.00% | 8.04% | 17.04% | 23.55% |
| 2011 | 45.42% | 6.80% | 18.75% | 25.23% |
| 2012 | 45.41% | 8.25% | 19.32% | 22.67% |
| 2013 | 47.81% | 7.72% | 17.89% | 22.46% |
| 2014 | 44.85% | 9.60% | 20.25% | 22.40% |
| 2015 | 47.71% | 7.75% | 19.76% | 21.88% |
| 2016 | 45.51% | 7.62% | 20.12% | 23.19% |
| 2017 | 48.94% | 8.07% | 18.28% | 21.12% |
| 2018 | 41.17% | 7.17% | 21.98% | 27.25% |
| 2019 | 47.38% | 7.30% | 19.08% | 22.77% |
| 2020 | 40.22% | 7.26% | 21.36% | 26.54% |
| 2021 | 39.64% | 7.25% | 20.82% | 27.46% |
Official court interpreter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown official court interpreters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian official court interpreters have the lowest average salary at $41,417.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,438 |
| White | $48,102 |
| Black or African American | $43,231 |
| Asian | $41,417 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,640 |
Average official court interpreter age
See how the average age of official court interpreters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Official 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 |
Official court interpreter age breakdown
The average age of official court interpreters is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the official court interpreter population.
Official court interpreter age breakdown
| Official Court Interpreter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Official court interpreter educational attainment
The most common degree for official court interpreters is bachelor's degree, with 69% of official court interpreters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 17%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Official court interpreters by degree level
| Official court interpreter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Official court interpreter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, official court interpreters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,979 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, official court interpreters earn a median annual income of $46,699 compared to $46,438 for official court interpreters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,979 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,781 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,699 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,438 |
Official court interpreter employment statistics
Company size where official court interpreters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where official court interpreters work.
Official court interpreter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 46% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Official court interpreter jobs by company type
Employees with the official court interpreter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most official court interpreters prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Official court interpreter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 30% |
Official court interpreter turnover and employment statistics
Official court interpreter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for official court interpreters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Official court interpreter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Official 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 official court interpreter tenure
The average official court interpreter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 53 official court interpreters resumes in Zippia's database.
Official court interpreter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 26% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Official court interpreter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of official 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beat Reporter | 10.10% | 2,133 |
| Talk Show Host | 10.34% | 10,048 |
| Public Affairs Internship | 12.01% | 57,898 |
| Fashion Journalist | 12.38% | 2,832 |
| Official Court Interpreter | 14.90% | - |
| Creative Writer | 16.36% | 19,129 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar official court interpreter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Beat Reporter | 10.10% | 2,133 |
| Talk Show Host | 10.34% | 10,048 |
| Public Affairs Internship | 12.01% | 57,898 |
| Fashion Journalist | 12.38% | 2,832 |
| Creative Writer | 16.36% | 19,129 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by official court interpreters
The most common foreign language among official court interpreters is Spanish at 27.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 27.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 27.3%
- French, 27.3%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- Romanian, 9.1%
- Hebrew, 9.1%
- Other, 18.1%
Official court interpreter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 27.3% |
| French | 27.3% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| Romanian | 9.1% |
| Hebrew | 9.1% |
| Other | 18.1% |