Per diem interpreter demographics and statistics in the US
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Per diem interpreter gender statistics
66.3% of per diem interpreters are women and 33.7% of per diem interpreters are men.
- Female, 66.3%
- Male, 33.7%
Per diem interpreter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 66.3% |
| Male | 33.7% |
Per diem interpreter gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,575
Female income
$41,237
Per diem interpreter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in per diem interpreter positions over time. Currently, 66.3% of per diem interpreters are female.
Per diem interpreter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.09% | 71.91% |
| 2011 | 33.16% | 66.84% |
| 2012 | 34.36% | 65.64% |
| 2013 | 34.03% | 65.97% |
| 2014 | 34.99% | 65.01% |
| 2015 | 31.43% | 68.57% |
| 2016 | 33.13% | 66.87% |
| 2017 | 33.67% | 66.33% |
| 2018 | 27.15% | 72.85% |
| 2019 | 29.16% | 70.84% |
| 2020 | 26.86% | 73.14% |
| 2021 | 33.72% | 66.28% |
Per diem interpreter related jobs gender ratio
We compared per diem 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% |
| Per Diem Interpreter | 34% | 66% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Per diem interpreter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among per diem interpreters is White, which makes up 55.6% of all per diem interpreters. Comparatively, 22.5% of per diem interpreters are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of per diem interpreters are Asian.
- White, 55.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.5%
- Asian, 10.8%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Per diem interpreter race
| Per diem interpreter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.5% |
| Asian | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Per diem interpreter race and ethnicity over time
See how per diem interpreter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Per diem interpreter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.96% | 7.18% | 7.06% | 18.54% |
| 2011 | 61.38% | 5.93% | 8.77% | 20.22% |
| 2012 | 61.38% | 7.38% | 9.34% | 17.66% |
| 2013 | 63.77% | 6.85% | 7.91% | 17.45% |
| 2014 | 60.82% | 8.74% | 10.27% | 17.39% |
| 2015 | 63.67% | 6.88% | 9.78% | 16.87% |
| 2016 | 61.47% | 6.76% | 10.13% | 18.18% |
| 2017 | 64.91% | 7.21% | 8.29% | 16.11% |
| 2018 | 57.13% | 6.30% | 12.00% | 22.24% |
| 2019 | 63.34% | 6.44% | 9.10% | 17.76% |
| 2020 | 56.18% | 6.40% | 11.37% | 21.53% |
| 2021 | 55.61% | 6.38% | 10.84% | 22.45% |
Per diem interpreter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown per diem interpreters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian per diem interpreters have the lowest average salary at $40,132.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,369 |
| White | $46,304 |
| Black or African American | $41,811 |
| Asian | $40,132 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,879 |
Average per diem interpreter age
See how the average age of per diem interpreters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Per diem 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 |
Per diem interpreter age breakdown
The average age of per diem interpreters is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the per diem interpreter population.
Per diem interpreter age breakdown
| Per Diem Interpreter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Per diem interpreter educational attainment
The most common degree for per diem interpreters is bachelor's degree, with 45% of per diem interpreters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 25%
- Master's, 15%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Per diem interpreters by degree level
| Per diem interpreter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Master's | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Per diem interpreter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, per diem interpreters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $48,949 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, per diem interpreters earn a median annual income of $45,012 compared to $44,772 for per diem interpreters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,949 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,469 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,012 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,772 |
Per diem interpreter employment statistics
Most per diem interpreters work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where per diem interpreters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where per diem interpreters work.
Per diem interpreter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Per diem interpreter jobs by company type
Employees with the per diem interpreter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most per diem interpreters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Per diem interpreter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 5% |
Per diem interpreter jobs by industry
The most common industries for per diem interpreters are health care, professional and education.
Per diem interpreter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 48% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Education | 9% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Per diem interpreter turnover and employment statistics
Per diem interpreter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for per diem interpreters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Per diem interpreter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Per diem 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 per diem interpreter tenure
The average per diem interpreter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 905 per diem interpreters resumes in Zippia's database.
Per diem interpreter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Per diem interpreter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of per diem 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commentator | 10.10% | 10 |
| Show Host | 10.34% | 10,112 |
| Speech Writer | 12.01% | 38,009 |
| Yearbook Editor | 12.38% | 4,437 |
| Per Diem Interpreter | 14.90% | - |
| CO-Author | 16.36% | 2,793 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar per diem interpreter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Commentator | 10.10% | 10 |
| Show Host | 10.34% | 10,112 |
| Speech Writer | 12.01% | 38,009 |
| Yearbook Editor | 12.38% | 4,437 |
| CO-Author | 16.36% | 2,793 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by per diem interpreters
The most common foreign language among per diem interpreters is Spanish at 59.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.9%.
- Spanish, 59.0%
- French, 11.5%
- Portuguese, 4.9%
- Russian, 4.9%
- Arabic, 3.3%
- Other, 16.4%
Per diem interpreter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.0% |
| French | 11.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.9% |
| Russian | 4.9% |
| Arabic | 3.3% |
| Other | 16.4% |
