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Interpreters and Translators in Vermont

Interpreters and Translators in Vermont

Considering working as an Interpreters and Translators in Vermont? Here’s what you need to know. Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another.

What do Interpreters and Translators Make in Vermont?

The interpreters and translators working in Vermont, the typical annual salary is $60,210 per year (or roughly $28.95/hour).Earnings range from $49,210 at the 10th percentile to $108,130 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $49,210 $23.66
25th percentile $59,380 $28.55
Median (50th) $60,210 $28.95
75th percentile $108,130 $51.99
90th percentile $108,130 $51.99
Salary ranges for Interpreters and Translators in Vermont

The job concentration index in Vermont compared to the national average — is 0.77, indicating fewer interpreters and translators per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, interpreters and translators earn a median of $52,627 per year ($25.30/hour), higher than the Vermont median.

Interpreters and Translators earnings in Vermont vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 378,567 interpreters and translators in the U.S.. In Vermont alone, about 80 people work in this role. That’s fewer than the typical state, which employs around 540 interpreters and translators.

Interpreters and Translators in Vermont vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Interpreters and Translators

Top Vermont Metros for Interpreters and Translators

The largest metro-area employers of interpreters and translators in Vermont.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Burlington-South Burlington, VT 50 $59,390

Top States for Interpreters and Translators Employment

These states have the highest employment of interpreters and translators work.

State Number Employed
California 6,710
Texas 5,820
Florida 4,500
New York 3,650
Virginia 2,610
Massachusetts 2,250
Arizona 2,040
Illinois 1,860
North Carolina 1,800
Georgia 1,730
Ohio 1,670
Washington 1,620
Oregon 1,220
Wisconsin 1,190
New Jersey 1,090
Minnesota 1,060
Pennsylvania 1,050
Indiana 990
Colorado 890
Maryland 870

Highest-Paying States for Interpreters and Translators

Where interpreters and translators earn the most: interpreters and translators.

State Annual Median Salary
New York $84,650
District of Columbia $81,140
Maryland $78,350
Virginia $74,250
California $73,510
Washington $69,620
Colorado $66,590
Utah $65,990
Massachusetts $65,490
West Virginia $63,750

Skills

Key interpreters and translators skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Speaking  4.1 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  4.0 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  3.9 / 5
0
5
Writing  3.8 / 5
0
5
Monitoring  3.6 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  3.6 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

English Language  4.7 / 5
0
5
Foreign Language  4.1 / 5
0
5
Customer and Personal Service  3.9 / 5
0
5
Education and Training  3.4 / 5
0
5
Administrative  3.2 / 5
0
5
Public Safety and Security  3.1 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Top abilities for interpreters and translators, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Expression  4.2 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speech Clarity  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speech Recognition  3.9 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

  • Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.
  • Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.
  • Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary.
  • Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.
  • Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.
  • Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.
  • Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.
  • Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.
  • Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary.
  • Check original texts or confer with authors to ensure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material.
  • Adapt software and accompanying technical documents to another language and culture.
  • Educate students, parents, staff, and teachers about the roles and functions of educational interpreters.

Work Activities

  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Getting Information
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Hypertext markup language HTML In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

  • Special Education

Careers similar to interpreters and translators include:

Also Known As

American Sign Language Interpreter (ASL Interpreter), Arabic Translator, Bilingual Interpreter, Bilingual Secretary, Braille Transcriber, Braille Translator, Community Interpreter, Contract Translator, Court Interpreter, Cryptologic Linguist, Deaf Interpreter, Diplomatic Interpreter, Educational Interpreter, English Translator, Farsi Linguist.

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