Interpreters and Translators in Oklahoma
Considering a career as an Interpreter or Translator in Oklahoma?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Interpreters and Translators in Oklahoma are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Interpreters and Translators in Oklahoma is growing faster than average.
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Interpreters and Translators in Oklahoma earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Interpreters and Translators Work in Oklahoma?
In 2018, there were 540 Interpreters and Translators working in the state.
There were 490 Interpreters and Translators employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 50 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 650 Interpreters and Translators working in it, which means Oklahoma has fewer Interpreters and Translators than average.
Job Projections for Oklahoma
Jobs for Interpreters and Translators in this state are growing at a rate of 11.4% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 17.7%.
Oklahoma Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 50 annual job openings, and 490 total jobs in 2026 for Interpreters and Translators in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 7,800 annual jobs and 80,300 total jobs in 2026.
What do Interpreters and Translators Make in Oklahoma?
In 2018 wages for Interpreters and Translators ranged from $17,340 to $63,470 with $30,200 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $8.34 to $30.52. The median hourly rate was $14.52.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $14.23 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.29.
The median salary in Oklahoma is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Oklahoma Metros for Interpreters and Translators
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Interpreters and Translators.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 330 | $27,180 |
| Tulsa, OK | 120 | $33,980 |
Top States for Interpreters and Translators Employment
View the list below to see where most Interpreters and Translators work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9,310 | $55,010 |
| Texas | 5,460 | $52,830 |
| Florida | 3,720 | $40,660 |
| New York | 3,300 | $64,460 |
| Arizona | 2,940 | $40,280 |
| Massachusetts | 2,140 | $53,280 |
| Virginia | 2,000 | $70,780 |
| Illinois | 1,970 | $43,100 |
| Ohio | 1,870 | $52,600 |
| North Carolina | 1,770 | $43,770 |
| Georgia | 1,610 | $55,250 |
| Utah | 1,560 | $41,650 |
| Colorado | 1,440 | $59,540 |
| Minnesota | 1,440 | $53,250 |
| Oregon | 1,210 | $49,950 |
| Maryland | 1,120 | $71,280 |
| Wisconsin | 1,070 | $50,800 |
| Missouri | 980 | $57,090 |
| Washington | 880 | $46,650 |
| Michigan | 870 | $39,850 |
Below are the states where Interpreters and Translators get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $98,850 |
| Maryland | $71,280 |
| Virginia | $70,780 |
| New Jersey | $64,600 |
| New York | $64,460 |
| Colorado | $59,540 |
| New Mexico | $57,200 |
| Missouri | $57,090 |
| Georgia | $55,250 |
| California | $55,010 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Susana Freixeiro under License
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