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Job outlook for per diem interpreters in the United States
Are per diem interpreter jobs in demand?
Yes, per diem interpreter jobs are in demand. Per diem interpreter demand is projected to grow 20% from 2018 to 2028.
Per diem interpreter job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of per diem interpreter jobs and the average per diem interpreter salary over time.
Per diem interpreter jobs over time
Per diem interpreter job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 617 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 673 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 696 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 676 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 629 | 0.00% |
Average per diem interpreter salary over time
Per diem interpreter salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $42,675 | $20.52 | +1.0% |
| 2025 | $42,267 | $20.32 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $40,718 | $19.58 | +5.8% |
| 2023 | $38,483 | $18.50 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $37,611 | $18.08 | +4.4% |
Per diem interpreter jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of per diem interpreter job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where per diem interpreters earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for per diem interpreters
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,050 | 30% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 399 | 30% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 152 | 24% |
| 4 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,901 | 21% |
| 5 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 740 | 21% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 143 | 21% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 180 | 17% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 418 | 10% |
| 9 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 130 | 10% |
| 10 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,785 | 9% |
| 11 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,655 | 8% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,022 | 8% |
| 13 | California | 39,536,653 | 2,742 | 7% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 66 | 7% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 460 | 6% |
| 16 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 358 | 5% |
| 17 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 94 | 5% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 48 | 5% |
| 19 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 125 | 4% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 90 | 4% |
Most common cities for per diem interpreters
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | 3 | 12% | $45,266 |
| 2 | Carbondale | 2 | 8% | $35,439 |
| 3 | Troy | 2 | 4% | $62,859 |
| 4 | Malden | 2 | 3% | $45,335 |
| 5 | National City | 2 | 3% | $56,929 |
| 6 | Boston | 15 | 2% | $45,435 |
| 7 | Doral | 1 | 2% | $44,318 |
| 8 | Anaheim | 2 | 1% | $59,541 |
| 9 | Cambridge | 1 | 1% | $45,401 |
| 10 | San Diego | 5 | 0% | $57,183 |
| 11 | Los Angeles | 3 | 0% | $60,229 |
| 12 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $35,052 |
| 13 | Philadelphia | 2 | 0% | $40,893 |
| 14 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $47,232 |