Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Linguists study the components and structure of the world's various languages, the relationships among them, and their effects on the societies that speak them. They teach, conduct research projects, and offer interpretation and translation services.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
NoneOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Curious
Problem-Solving
Social
Career Ladder
College Professor or Supervisor
Linguist
Graduate Teaching Assistant
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