Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Translators focus on translating written materials, such as books, plays, technical or scientific papers, legal documents, laws, treaties, and decrees, from one language to another or multiple languages. There are approximately 53,360 translators and interpreters employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Creative
Hands On
Problem-Solving
Career Ladder
Chief Translator or Reviewer
Experienced Translator
Entry-Level Translator
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