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Where do interpreters make the most money?
Highest paying cities for Interpreters in United States
- Tucson, AZ. $26.59 per hour. 11 salaries reported.
- Houston, TX. $24.22 per hour. 28 salaries reported.
- Los Angeles, CA. $23.76 per hour. 14 salaries reported.
- San Diego, CA. $23.06 per hour. 10 salaries reported.
- Baltimore, MD. $21.26 per hour.
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What language translators make the most money?
Spanish and French have the most competition, as well as the greatest demand so it might be a sweet spot. In fact the Spanish translator salary is higher than almost any other language. Chinese and Japanese is also a great competition with high demand but lower competition.
Do interpreters make more money than translators?
On average, interpreters make a roughly comparable wage to translators (the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually lumps them together) with an average salary also around $50,000/year but with a slightly different floor and ceiling of $35k to $65k a year.
Can you get rich as a translator?
It’s certainly possible to earn a big salary as a professional freelance translator through massive output. And also by working very long hours. But these strategies will only work for a few. You can also have a great lifestyle without earning megabucks if you live, or are prepared to move, somewhere nice and cheap.
Is interpreting a good job?
Job prospects are excellent; the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that employment of interpreters will grow by 18\% through 2026, more than double the level of all careers tracked. Interpreter jobs also offer flexibility in work environment and schedule.
Is being an interpreter stressful?
Quite often it means interpreting ideas that you do not support or using language that you would never normally use. This, however, is part of the job that you need to accept and continue offering the best services possible to the clients. The job of the interpreter is also quite stressful.