Foreign Language Interpreter Career

*A job as a Foreign Language Interpreter falls under the broader career category of Interpreters and Translators. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Interpreters and Translators : Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.


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Interpreters and Translator Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$51,260

Median Hourly Wage

$24.64*

Total Employed Nationally

51,350


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.