Sign language translator demographics and statistics in the US
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Sign language translator gender statistics
78.6% of sign language translators are women and 21.4% of sign language translators are men.
- Female, 78.6%
- Male, 21.4%
Sign language translator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 78.6% |
| Male | 21.4% |
Sign language translator gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,354
Female income
$44,123
Sign language translator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sign language translator positions over time. Currently, 78.6% of sign language translators are female.
Sign language translator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.32% | 82.68% |
| 2011 | 21.01% | 78.99% |
| 2012 | 21.92% | 78.08% |
| 2013 | 21.66% | 78.34% |
| 2014 | 22.40% | 77.60% |
| 2015 | 19.72% | 80.28% |
| 2016 | 20.99% | 79.01% |
| 2017 | 21.39% | 78.61% |
| 2018 | 16.65% | 83.35% |
| 2019 | 18.08% | 81.92% |
| 2020 | 16.45% | 83.55% |
| 2021 | 21.43% | 78.57% |
Sign language translator related jobs gender ratio
We compared sign language translators 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% |
| Sign Language Translator | 21% | 79% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Sign language translator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sign language translators is White, which makes up 41.6% of all sign language translators. Comparatively, 35.3% of sign language translators are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of sign language translators 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%
Sign language translator race
| Sign language translator 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% |
Sign language translator race and ethnicity over time
See how sign language translator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sign language translator 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% |
Sign language translator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown sign language translators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian sign language translators have the lowest average salary at $43,047.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,957 |
| White | $49,019 |
| Black or African American | $44,680 |
| Asian | $43,047 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,610 |
Average sign language translator age
See how the average age of sign language translators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sign language translator 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 |
Sign language translator age breakdown
The average age of sign language translators is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the sign language translator population.
Sign language translator age breakdown
| Sign Language Translator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Sign language translator educational attainment
The most common degree for sign language translators is bachelor's degree, with 58% of sign language translators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Sign language translators by degree level
| Sign language translator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Sign language translator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sign language translators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $51,555 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sign language translators earn a median annual income of $47,776 compared to $47,544 for sign language translators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,555 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,376 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,776 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,544 |
Sign language translator turnover and employment statistics
Sign language translator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sign language translators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sign language translator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sign language translator 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 sign language translator tenure
The average sign language translator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 43 sign language translators resumes in Zippia's database.
Sign language translator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Sign language translator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sign language translators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stringer | 10.10% | 10,294 |
| Radio Commentator | 10.34% | 2,174 |
| Public Affairs Officer | 12.01% | 66,195 |
| Online Editor | 12.38% | 5,474 |
| Sign Language Translator | 14.90% | - |
| Advertising Writer | 16.36% | 13,726 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Similar sign language translator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stringer | 10.10% | 10,294 |
| Radio Commentator | 10.34% | 2,174 |
| Public Affairs Officer | 12.01% | 66,195 |
| Online Editor | 12.38% | 5,474 |
| Advertising Writer | 16.36% | 13,726 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Foreign languages spoken by sign language translators
The most common foreign language among sign language translators is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Greek, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Sign language translator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Greek | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |