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Also called arabic translator, braille translator, contract translator and english translator.
$60,170
Median pay a year
52,060
People do this work
6
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Translating information
Verifying data accuracy
Compiling technical information
Monitoring work environment
Editing written materials
Conducting research
Maintaining security
Conferencing with clients
Providing educational information
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Interpreter and Translator
Summary
Interpreter and translator providing oral and sign language interpretation, as well as written text translation, while ensuring accuracy and adapting content for various audiences in educational and technical contexts
Experience
Interpreter and Translator
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Translated messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs
Compiled terminology and information for translations, including technical terms for legal or medical material
Checked translations of technical terms to ensure accuracy and consistency throughout revisions
Adapted translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members
Educated students, parents, staff, and teachers about the roles and functions of educational interpreters
Discussed translation requirements with clients and determined fees for services provided
Skills
Working With People
Translating information, Conferencing with clients, Providing educational information
Checking & Planning
Verifying data accuracy, Compiling technical information, Editing written materials
Core Skills
Monitoring work environment, Conducting research, Maintaining security
Tools and software
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Productivity software
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
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Followed ethical codes for confidentialityTranslated messages into specified languagesListened to speakers to determine meaningsCompiled terminology for accurate translationsChecked translations for accuracy and consistencyIdentified and resolved conflicts in meanings
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Followed ethical codes to ensure confidentiality of sensitive information during interpretation and translation.
Listened attentively to speakers to accurately determine meanings and prepare precise translations.
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Listened attentively to speakers to accurately determine meanings and prepare precise translations.
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Ensured translations were more accurate and relevantImproved clarity in complex discussionsReduced misunderstandings in communication
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What an Interpreter and Translator does
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Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.
What it pays
How much does an Interpreter and Translator make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$46,530
Median
$60,170
75th percentile
$80,830
About 52,060 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AL
$35,860
$46,130
$61,050
AR
$44,220
$52,490
$67,290
AZ
$37,980
$50,150
$64,600
CA
$56,230
$70,770
$102,010
CO
$61,630
$71,790
$86,300
CT
$46,470
$68,340
$93,960
DC
$77,060
$109,970
$124,450
FL
$38,840
$48,930
$78,500
GA
$46,470
$57,880
$82,510
HI
$39,810
$42,270
$64,400
IA
$40,450
$48,150
$53,620
ID
$56,520
$66,130
$96,870
IL
$42,760
$55,290
$69,010
IN
$44,730
$48,140
$65,870
KS
$40,190
$47,950
$67,770
KY
$44,070
$53,590
$73,170
LA
$36,020
$48,420
$54,800
MA
$58,050
$72,750
$93,010
MD
$63,270
$88,550
$102,750
ME
$54,460
$63,470
$93,130
MI
$35,990
$45,310
$69,830
MN
$63,010
$66,410
$78,520
MO
$44,670
$57,010
$79,610
MS
$35,940
$57,130
$76,670
MT
$41,340
$47,850
$52,630
NC
$41,580
$50,030
$69,070
ND
$47,270
$48,190
$56,570
NE
$47,650
$53,050
$64,050
NH
$55,750
$56,370
$56,370
NJ
$34,370
$58,970
$97,720
NM
$41,770
$63,550
$85,910
NV
$39,890
$50,370
$55,830
NY
$56,010
$84,090
$107,800
OH
$48,590
$61,230
$79,040
OK
$40,410
$48,980
$61,350
OR
$56,200
$66,300
$80,580
PA
$45,120
$57,040
$80,590
PR
$30,070
$42,990
$79,610
RI
$58,240
$82,320
$134,270
SC
$44,400
$50,860
$61,040
SD
$47,040
$53,140
$65,210
TN
$39,080
$51,080
$64,770
TX
$38,010
$47,510
$62,900
UT
$50,090
$65,770
$79,970
VA
$47,500
$63,030
$86,920
VT
$62,310
$62,450
$110,140
WA
$49,680
$61,750
$82,990
WI
$48,540
$63,390
$76,770
Other names
Other names for this job
arabic translator, braille translator, contract translator, english translator, freelance translator, language translator, legal translator, sign language translator, spanish translator, technical translator, translator, american sign language interpreter.
More names for this work
asl interpreter, bilingual interpreter, bilingual secretary, braille transcriber, community interpreter, court interpreter, cryptologic linguist, deaf interpreter, diplomatic interpreter, educational interpreter, farsi linguist, foreign language interpreter, interpreter, language interpreter, linguist, medical interpreter, paraprofessional interpreter, russian linguist, school sign language interpreter, sign language interpreter, spanish analytic linguist, spanish english interpreter, spanish interpreter, vietnamese interpreter.
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