Technical translator demographics and statistics in the US
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Technical translator gender statistics
56.3% of technical translators are women and 43.7% of technical translators are men.
- Female, 56.3%
- Male, 43.7%
Technical translator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% |
| Male | 43.7% |
Technical translator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,967
Female income
$53,532
Technical translator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in technical translator positions over time. Currently, 56.3% of technical translators are female.
Technical translator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.31% | 62.69% |
| 2011 | 43.04% | 56.96% |
| 2012 | 44.36% | 55.64% |
| 2013 | 44.00% | 56.00% |
| 2014 | 45.05% | 54.95% |
| 2015 | 41.11% | 58.89% |
| 2016 | 43.01% | 56.99% |
| 2017 | 43.60% | 56.40% |
| 2018 | 36.21% | 63.79% |
| 2019 | 38.54% | 61.46% |
| 2020 | 35.87% | 64.13% |
| 2021 | 43.66% | 56.34% |
Technical translator related jobs gender ratio
We compared technical 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% |
| Technical Translator | 44% | 56% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Technical translator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among technical translators is White, which makes up 42.6% of all technical translators. Comparatively, 27.5% of technical translators are Hispanic or Latino and 17.9% of technical translators are Asian.
- White, 42.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 27.5%
- Asian, 17.9%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Technical translator race
| Technical translator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 42.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.5% |
| Asian | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Technical translator race and ethnicity over time
See how technical translator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Technical translator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.00% | 7.62% | 14.15% | 23.59% |
| 2011 | 48.41% | 6.37% | 15.85% | 25.26% |
| 2012 | 48.41% | 7.82% | 16.43% | 22.70% |
| 2013 | 50.80% | 7.30% | 15.00% | 22.50% |
| 2014 | 47.85% | 9.18% | 17.36% | 22.44% |
| 2015 | 50.70% | 7.33% | 16.87% | 21.92% |
| 2016 | 48.50% | 7.20% | 17.22% | 23.22% |
| 2017 | 51.94% | 7.65% | 15.38% | 21.15% |
| 2018 | 44.16% | 6.75% | 19.09% | 27.29% |
| 2019 | 50.37% | 6.88% | 16.19% | 22.80% |
| 2020 | 43.21% | 6.84% | 18.46% | 26.57% |
| 2021 | 42.64% | 6.83% | 17.93% | 27.50% |
Technical translator wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown technical translators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian technical translators have the lowest average salary at $52,382.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,812 |
| White | $58,726 |
| Black or African American | $54,126 |
| Asian | $52,382 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,295 |
Average technical translator age
See how the average age of technical translators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Technical 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 |
Technical translator age breakdown
The average age of technical translators is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the technical translator population.
Technical translator age breakdown
| Technical Translator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Technical translator educational attainment
The most common degree for technical translators is bachelor's degree, with 63% of technical translators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Technical translators by degree level
| Technical translator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Technical translator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, technical translators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,391 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, technical translators earn a median annual income of $57,413 compared to $57,168 for technical translators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,391 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,734 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,413 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,168 |
Technical translator employment statistics
Most technical translators work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where technical translators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where technical translators work.
Technical translator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Technical translator jobs by company type
Employees with the technical translator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most technical translators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Technical translator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 2% |
Technical translator jobs by industry
The most common industries for technical translators are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Technical translator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
Technical translator turnover and employment statistics
Technical translator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for technical translators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Technical translator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Technical 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 technical translator tenure
The average technical translator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 651 technical translators resumes in Zippia's database.
Technical translator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Technical translator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of technical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food Writer | 10.10% | 59,931 |
| News Broadcaster | 10.34% | 1,574 |
| Media Promoter | 12.01% | 8,233 |
| Script Editor | 12.38% | 4,485 |
| Technical Translator | 14.90% | - |
| Screen Writer | 16.36% | 10,928 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Similar technical translator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Food Writer | 10.10% | 59,931 |
| News Broadcaster | 10.34% | 1,574 |
| Media Promoter | 12.01% | 8,233 |
| Script Editor | 12.38% | 4,485 |
| Screen Writer | 16.36% | 10,928 |
| Ringmaster | 16.36% | 66 |
Foreign languages spoken by technical translators
The most common foreign language among technical translators is Spanish at 24.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 18.7% and Russian is the third-most popular at 12.0%.
- Spanish, 24.9%
- Japanese, 18.7%
- Russian, 12.0%
- French, 10.5%
- German, 7.2%
- Other, 26.7%
Technical translator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 24.9% |
| Japanese | 18.7% |
| Russian | 12.0% |
| French | 10.5% |
| German | 7.2% |
| Other | 26.7% |
