Interpreters and Translators
Interpreters and translators convert spoken or written words from one language into another.
$22,010
$33,230
$50,260
$10.58
$15.98
$24.17
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Fluent in at least two languages
  • Complete knowledge of rules of grammar
  • A wide vocabulary
  • A college degree is not necessarily required. However, it provides the necessary training in language and culture.

    • Hours

  • May work part time or full time.
  • May work irregular hours.
  • May travel for long periods of time or work in other countries.
    • INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLATORS will:
  • Interpreters listen to speakers and translate what they say
  • May translate sign language
  • Translators work only with written text
    • INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLATORS frequently:
  • Sit for long periods of time.
  • Repeat the same movements.
    • It is important that INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLATORS be able to:
  • Understand the speech of another person.
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
  • Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
  • See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away.
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