Staff interpreter demographics and statistics in the US
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Staff interpreter gender statistics
75.5% of staff interpreters are women and 24.5% of staff interpreters are men.
- Female, 75.5%
- Male, 24.5%
Staff interpreter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 75.5% |
| Male | 24.5% |
Staff interpreter gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,726
Female income
$42,193
Staff interpreter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in staff interpreter positions over time. Currently, 75.5% of staff interpreters are female.
Staff interpreter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.96% | 80.04% |
| 2011 | 24.05% | 75.95% |
| 2012 | 25.04% | 74.96% |
| 2013 | 24.77% | 75.23% |
| 2014 | 25.57% | 74.43% |
| 2015 | 22.63% | 77.37% |
| 2016 | 24.03% | 75.97% |
| 2017 | 24.47% | 75.53% |
| 2018 | 19.21% | 80.79% |
| 2019 | 20.81% | 79.19% |
| 2020 | 18.99% | 81.01% |
| 2021 | 24.51% | 75.49% |
Staff interpreter related jobs gender ratio
We compared staff 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% |
| Staff Interpreter | 25% | 75% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Staff interpreter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among staff interpreters is White, which makes up 52.8% of all staff interpreters. Comparatively, 23.7% of staff interpreters are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of staff interpreters are Asian.
- White, 52.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 23.7%
- Asian, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Staff interpreter race
| Staff interpreter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.7% |
| Asian | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Staff interpreter race and ethnicity over time
See how staff interpreter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Staff interpreter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.13% | 8.03% | 7.69% | 19.82% |
| 2011 | 58.55% | 6.78% | 9.39% | 21.49% |
| 2012 | 58.54% | 8.23% | 9.97% | 18.93% |
| 2013 | 60.93% | 7.70% | 8.53% | 18.73% |
| 2014 | 57.98% | 9.59% | 10.89% | 18.67% |
| 2015 | 60.84% | 7.73% | 10.41% | 18.14% |
| 2016 | 58.63% | 7.60% | 10.76% | 19.45% |
| 2017 | 62.07% | 8.06% | 8.92% | 17.38% |
| 2018 | 54.30% | 7.15% | 12.62% | 23.51% |
| 2019 | 60.50% | 7.28% | 9.73% | 19.03% |
| 2020 | 53.35% | 7.24% | 12.00% | 22.80% |
| 2021 | 52.77% | 7.23% | 11.47% | 23.72% |
Staff interpreter wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown staff interpreters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian staff interpreters have the lowest average salary at $41,026.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,814 |
| White | $47,559 |
| Black or African American | $42,800 |
| Asian | $41,026 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,108 |
Average staff interpreter age
See how the average age of staff interpreters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Staff 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 |
Staff interpreter age breakdown
The average age of staff interpreters is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the staff interpreter population.
Staff interpreter age breakdown
| Staff Interpreter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Staff interpreter educational attainment
The most common degree for staff interpreters is bachelor's degree, with 52% of staff interpreters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 28%
- Master's, 13%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Staff interpreters by degree level
| Staff interpreter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Master's | 13% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Staff interpreter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, staff interpreters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,367 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, staff interpreters earn a median annual income of $46,189 compared to $45,934 for staff interpreters with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,367 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,382 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,189 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,934 |
Staff interpreter employment statistics
Most staff interpreters work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where staff interpreters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where staff interpreters work.
Staff interpreter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Staff interpreter jobs by company type
Employees with the staff interpreter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most staff interpreters prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Staff interpreter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 37% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 39% |
| Government | 20% |
Staff interpreter jobs by industry
The most common industries for staff interpreters are education, government and health care.
Staff interpreter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Government | 18% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Telecommunication | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Staff interpreter turnover and employment statistics
Staff interpreter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for staff interpreters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Staff interpreter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Staff 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 staff interpreter tenure
The average staff interpreter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 279 staff interpreters resumes in Zippia's database.
Staff interpreter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Staff interpreter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of staff 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Morning News Anchor | 10.10% | 2,121 |
| Broadcast Meteorologist | 10.34% | 4,767 |
| Color Specialist | 12.01% | 45,439 |
| Slot Editor | 12.38% | 4,908 |
| Staff Interpreter | 14.90% | - |
| Author/Writer | 16.36% | 10,259 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Similar staff interpreter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Morning News Anchor | 10.10% | 2,121 |
| Broadcast Meteorologist | 10.34% | 4,767 |
| Color Specialist | 12.01% | 45,439 |
| Slot Editor | 12.38% | 4,908 |
| Author/Writer | 16.36% | 10,259 |
| Train Announcer | 16.36% | 1,244 |
Foreign languages spoken by staff interpreters
The most common foreign language among staff interpreters is Spanish at 44.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 8.0%.
- Spanish, 44.0%
- French, 12.0%
- Japanese, 8.0%
- Portuguese, 4.0%
- Filipino, 4.0%
- Other, 28.0%
Staff interpreter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.0% |
| French | 12.0% |
| Japanese | 8.0% |
| Portuguese | 4.0% |
| Filipino | 4.0% |
| Other | 28.0% |