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Interpreters and Translators
Description
Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.
Common Tasks
- Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.
- Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.
- Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.
- Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.
- Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $24.92 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $15.89 and $34.86 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $51,830.43 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $33,031.87 and $72,495.64 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 1,060 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 49.1% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 1,580.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $25.00 with the median annual salary reaching $53,109.
