Science interpreter demographics and statistics in the US
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Science interpreter gender statistics
47.2% of science interpreters are women and 52.8% of science interpreters are men.
- Male, 52.8%
- Female, 47.2%
Science interpreter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.8% |
| Female | 47.2% |
Science interpreter gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,159
Female income
$42,640
Science interpreter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in science interpreter positions over time. Currently, 47.2% of science interpreters are female.
Science interpreter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.19% | 53.81% |
| 2011 | 52.15% | 47.85% |
| 2012 | 53.49% | 46.51% |
| 2013 | 53.12% | 46.88% |
| 2014 | 54.18% | 45.82% |
| 2015 | 50.17% | 49.83% |
| 2016 | 52.12% | 47.88% |
| 2017 | 52.72% | 47.28% |
| 2018 | 45.01% | 54.99% |
| 2019 | 47.49% | 52.51% |
| 2020 | 44.65% | 55.35% |
| 2021 | 52.78% | 47.22% |
Science interpreter related jobs gender ratio
We compared science 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% |
| Science Interpreter | 53% | 47% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Science interpreter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among science interpreters is White, which makes up 41.6% of all science interpreters. Comparatively, 35.3% of science interpreters are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of science 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%
Science interpreter race
| Science 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% |
Science interpreter race and ethnicity over time
See how science interpreter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Science 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% |
Science interpreter wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,220 |
| White | $47,983 |
| Black or African American | $43,244 |
| Asian | $41,476 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,534 |
Average science interpreter age
See how the average age of science interpreters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Science 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 |
Science interpreter age breakdown
The average age of science interpreters is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the science interpreter population.
Science interpreter age breakdown
| Science Interpreter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Science interpreter educational attainment
The most common degree for science interpreters is bachelor's degree, with 67% of science interpreters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 15% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 15%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 7%
Science interpreters by degree level
| Science interpreter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
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Science interpreter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,776 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,831 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,620 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,366 |
Science interpreter employment statistics
Company size where science interpreters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where science interpreters work.
Science interpreter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 64% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Science interpreter turnover and employment statistics
Science interpreter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for science interpreters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Science interpreter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Science 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 science interpreter tenure
The average science interpreter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 40 science interpreters resumes in Zippia's database.
Science interpreter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Science interpreter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of science 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Radio News Writer | 10.10% | 13,788 |
| Voice Over Announcer | 10.34% | 203 |
| Communications Department Head | 12.01% | 51,594 |
| Market Editor | 12.38% | 13,391 |
| Science Interpreter | 14.90% | - |
| Comic Book Writer | 16.36% | 11,008 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Similar science interpreter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Radio News Writer | 10.10% | 13,788 |
| Voice Over Announcer | 10.34% | 203 |
| Communications Department Head | 12.01% | 51,594 |
| Market Editor | 12.38% | 13,391 |
| Comic Book Writer | 16.36% | 11,008 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Foreign languages spoken by science interpreters
The most common foreign language among science interpreters is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 33.3%
- Japanese, 16.7%
Science interpreter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |