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 |
$20.69 | $26.78 | $36.66 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$25.50 | $30.59 | $34.62 |
Central Minnesota |
$25.50 | $29.06 | $31.30 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$25.10 | $27.57 | $28.39 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$23.13 | $28.39 | $28.66 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$22.10 | $24.71 | $30.79 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$23.13 | $25.24 | $28.39 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$27.07 | $31.30 | $34.98 |
* "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 1,690 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 2,108 new Interpreters and Translators to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 81,400 | 100,700 | 19,300 | 23.7% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1,745 | 2,071 | 326 | 18.7% |
| Central Minnesota | 238 | 289 | 51 | 21.4% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 84 | 94 | 10 | 11.9% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 233 | 310 | 77 | 33% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 76 | 85 | 9 | 11.8% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,033 | 1,223 | 190 | 18.4% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.