Interpreters and Translators
Civilian:
Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.
Military:
Some members of the military must be able to read and understand the many languages of the world. Information from foreign language newspapers, magazines, and radio broadcasts is important to the nation's defense. Interpreters and translators convert written or spoken foreign languages into English or other languages. They usually specialize in a particular foreign language.
Job Titles
- Administrative Aide
- American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL Interpreter)
- Arabic Translator
- Bilingual Interpreter
- Bilingual Secretary
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $43,300
- Military:
- $51,094
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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