Site interpreter demographics and statistics in the US
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Site interpreter gender statistics
62.0% of site interpreters are women and 38.0% of site interpreters are men.
- Female, 62.0%
- Male, 38.0%
Site interpreter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.0% |
| Male | 38.0% |
Site interpreter gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,377
Female income
$42,717
Site interpreter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in site interpreter positions over time. Currently, 62.0% of site interpreters are female.
Site interpreter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.96% | 68.04% |
| 2011 | 37.36% | 62.64% |
| 2012 | 38.63% | 61.37% |
| 2013 | 38.28% | 61.72% |
| 2014 | 39.29% | 60.71% |
| 2015 | 35.52% | 64.48% |
| 2016 | 37.33% | 62.67% |
| 2017 | 37.90% | 62.10% |
| 2018 | 30.94% | 69.06% |
| 2019 | 33.11% | 66.89% |
| 2020 | 30.63% | 69.37% |
| 2021 | 37.95% | 62.05% |
Site interpreter related jobs gender ratio
We compared site 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% |
| Site Interpreter | 38% | 62% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Site interpreter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among site interpreters is White, which makes up 51.8% of all site interpreters. Comparatively, 22.4% of site interpreters are Hispanic or Latino and 13.2% of site interpreters are Asian.
- White, 51.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.4%
- Asian, 13.2%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Site interpreter race
| Site interpreter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 51.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.4% |
| Asian | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Site interpreter race and ethnicity over time
See how site interpreter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Site interpreter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.12% | 8.55% | 9.42% | 18.51% |
| 2011 | 57.54% | 7.31% | 11.12% | 20.18% |
| 2012 | 57.54% | 8.76% | 11.70% | 17.62% |
| 2013 | 59.93% | 8.23% | 10.27% | 17.42% |
| 2014 | 56.98% | 10.11% | 12.63% | 17.36% |
| 2015 | 59.83% | 8.26% | 12.14% | 16.83% |
| 2016 | 57.63% | 8.13% | 12.49% | 18.14% |
| 2017 | 61.07% | 8.58% | 10.65% | 16.07% |
| 2018 | 53.29% | 7.68% | 14.36% | 22.20% |
| 2019 | 59.50% | 7.81% | 11.46% | 17.72% |
| 2020 | 52.34% | 7.77% | 13.73% | 21.49% |
| 2021 | 51.76% | 7.76% | 13.20% | 22.41% |
Site interpreter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown site interpreters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian site interpreters have the lowest average salary at $41,508.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,660 |
| White | $48,279 |
| Black or African American | $43,345 |
| Asian | $41,508 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,811 |
Average site interpreter age
See how the average age of site interpreters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Site 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 |
Site interpreter age breakdown
The average age of site interpreters is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the site interpreter population.
Site interpreter age breakdown
| Site Interpreter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Site interpreter educational attainment
The most common degree for site interpreters is bachelor's degree, with 62% of site interpreters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 13% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 13%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Site interpreters by degree level
| Site interpreter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Site interpreter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, site interpreters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $51,195 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, site interpreters earn a median annual income of $46,857 compared to $46,593 for site interpreters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $51,195 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,877 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,857 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,593 |
Site interpreter employment statistics
Most site interpreters work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where site interpreters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where site interpreters work.
Site interpreter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Site interpreter jobs by company type
Employees with the site interpreter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most site interpreters prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Site interpreter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 15% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 18% |
Site interpreter jobs by industry
The most common industries for site interpreters are professional, non profits and government.
Site interpreter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 31% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Government | 11% |
| Education | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Media | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Site interpreter turnover and employment statistics
Site interpreter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for site interpreters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Site interpreter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Site 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 site interpreter tenure
The average site interpreter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 200 site interpreters resumes in Zippia's database.
Site interpreter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Site interpreter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of site 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Field Reporter | 10.10% | 46,519 |
| Radio Performer | 10.34% | 2,303 |
| Public Relations Writer | 12.01% | 27,446 |
| Editorial Manager | 12.38% | 6,380 |
| Site Interpreter | 14.90% | - |
| Video Games Storywriter | 16.36% | 1,837 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Similar site interpreter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Field Reporter | 10.10% | 46,519 |
| Radio Performer | 10.34% | 2,303 |
| Public Relations Writer | 12.01% | 27,446 |
| Editorial Manager | 12.38% | 6,380 |
| Video Games Storywriter | 16.36% | 1,837 |
| Emcee | 16.36% | 58 |
Foreign languages spoken by site interpreters
The most common foreign language among site interpreters is Spanish at 18.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 13.5% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 10.8%.
- Spanish, 18.9%
- Mandarin, 13.5%
- Chinese, 10.8%
- German, 10.8%
- Russian, 8.1%
- Other, 37.9%
Site interpreter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 18.9% |
| Mandarin | 13.5% |
| Chinese | 10.8% |
| German | 10.8% |
| Russian | 8.1% |
| Other | 37.9% |