Paraprofessional interpreter demographics and statistics in the US
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Paraprofessional interpreter gender statistics
87.9% of paraprofessional interpreters are women and 12.1% of paraprofessional interpreters are men.
- Female, 87.9%
- Male, 12.1%
Paraprofessional interpreter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 87.9% |
| Male | 12.1% |
Paraprofessional interpreter gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,305
Female income
$38,576
Paraprofessional interpreter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in paraprofessional interpreter positions over time. Currently, 87.9% of paraprofessional interpreters are female.
Paraprofessional interpreter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.58% | 90.42% |
| 2011 | 11.86% | 88.14% |
| 2012 | 12.43% | 87.57% |
| 2013 | 12.27% | 87.73% |
| 2014 | 12.74% | 87.26% |
| 2015 | 11.05% | 88.95% |
| 2016 | 11.84% | 88.16% |
| 2017 | 12.10% | 87.90% |
| 2018 | 9.18% | 90.82% |
| 2019 | 10.04% | 89.96% |
| 2020 | 9.06% | 90.94% |
| 2021 | 12.12% | 87.88% |
Paraprofessional interpreter related jobs gender ratio
We compared paraprofessional 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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Paraprofessional interpreter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among paraprofessional interpreters is White, which makes up 41.6% of all paraprofessional interpreters. Comparatively, 35.3% of paraprofessional interpreters are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of paraprofessional interpreters are Asian.
- White, 41.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 35.3%
- Asian, 14.4%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Paraprofessional interpreter race
| Paraprofessional interpreter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 41.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.3% |
| Asian | 14.4% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Paraprofessional interpreter race and ethnicity over time
See how paraprofessional interpreter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Paraprofessional interpreter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.00% | 4.97% | 10.66% | 31.35% |
| 2011 | 47.42% | 3.73% | 12.36% | 33.02% |
| 2012 | 47.41% | 5.18% | 12.94% | 30.47% |
| 2013 | 49.80% | 4.65% | 11.51% | 30.26% |
| 2014 | 46.85% | 6.53% | 13.86% | 30.20% |
| 2015 | 49.71% | 4.68% | 13.38% | 29.68% |
| 2016 | 47.50% | 4.55% | 13.73% | 30.98% |
| 2017 | 50.94% | 5.00% | 11.89% | 28.91% |
| 2018 | 43.17% | 4.10% | 15.59% | 35.05% |
| 2019 | 49.37% | 4.23% | 12.70% | 30.56% |
| 2020 | 42.22% | 4.19% | 14.97% | 34.33% |
| 2021 | 41.64% | 4.18% | 14.44% | 35.26% |
Paraprofessional interpreter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown paraprofessional interpreters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian paraprofessional interpreters have the lowest average salary at $37,666.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,181 |
| White | $42,708 |
| Black or African American | $39,047 |
| Asian | $37,666 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,364 |
Average paraprofessional interpreter age
See how the average age of paraprofessional interpreters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Paraprofessional 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 |
Paraprofessional interpreter age breakdown
The average age of paraprofessional interpreters is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the paraprofessional interpreter population.
Paraprofessional interpreter age breakdown
| Paraprofessional Interpreter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Paraprofessional interpreter educational attainment
The most common degree for paraprofessional interpreters is bachelor's degree, with 59% of paraprofessional interpreters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Paraprofessional interpreters by degree level
| Paraprofessional interpreter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Paraprofessional interpreter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, paraprofessional interpreters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $44,843 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, paraprofessional interpreters earn a median annual income of $41,660 compared to $41,465 for paraprofessional interpreters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $44,843 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,944 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,660 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,465 |
Paraprofessional interpreter employment statistics
Company size where paraprofessional interpreters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where paraprofessional interpreters work.
Paraprofessional interpreter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Paraprofessional interpreter jobs by company type
Employees with the paraprofessional interpreter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most paraprofessional interpreters prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Paraprofessional interpreter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 63% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 13% |
Paraprofessional interpreter turnover and employment statistics
Paraprofessional interpreter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for paraprofessional interpreters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Paraprofessional interpreter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Paraprofessional 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 paraprofessional interpreter tenure
The average paraprofessional interpreter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 40 paraprofessional interpreters resumes in Zippia's database.
Paraprofessional interpreter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Paraprofessional interpreter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of paraprofessional 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Morning News Anchor | 10.10% | 2,121 |
| Deejay | 10.34% | 53 |
| Sustainability Communicator | 12.01% | 4,287 |
| Writer And Editor | 12.38% | 14,865 |
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 14.90% | - |
| Video Games Storywriter | 16.36% | 1,837 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar paraprofessional interpreter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Morning News Anchor | 10.10% | 2,121 |
| Deejay | 10.34% | 53 |
| Sustainability Communicator | 12.01% | 4,287 |
| Writer And Editor | 12.38% | 14,865 |
| Video Games Storywriter | 16.36% | 1,837 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by paraprofessional interpreters
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
Paraprofessional interpreter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |