Interpreters and Translators
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Interpreters and Translators *
U S |
$18.34 | $25.18 | $34.78 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$22.67 | $26.78 | $29.68 |
Central Minnesota |
$20.82 | $23.18 | $25.67 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$22.71 | $26.87 | $30.50 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$26.34 | $28.42 | $30.49 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$14.93 | $23.80 | $27.89 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$24.53 | $27.39 | $29.93 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1,600 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Interpreters and Translators most often work?
- Hospitals
- Educational Services
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Social Assistance
- Ambulatory Health Care Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in moderate demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 2,112 new Interpreters and Translators to meet market demand between 2018-2028. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 76,100 | 90,700 | 14,600 | 19.2% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1,743 | 1,985 | 242 | 13.9% |
| Central Minnesota | 246 | 296 | 50 | 20.3% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 47 | 49 | 2 | 4.3% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,107 | 1,287 | 180 | 16.3% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.