Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.
According to the US Department of Labor, there are 81,400 people employed as interpreters and translators in the United States. The median annual salary is $52,300. Entry level employees earn approximately $29,740 per year and senior employees earn approximately $96,480 per year.
Estimates do not include other potential benefits such as health insurance, overtime pay, or retirement benefits that may be offered by employers.