The salary statistics and trend of interpreters and translators in the industry of publishing industries (except internet) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare interpreters and translators salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $32,230 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $45,340 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $60,300 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,170 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $82,220 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for interpreters and translators in the industry of publishing industries (except internet). The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) interpreters and translators is $82,220. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $60,300. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent interpreters and translators is $32,230.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of interpreters and translators in the industry of Publishing Industries (except Internet) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,300 | 10.23% | 22.22% |
| 2016 | $54,130 | 3.93% | - |
| 2015 | $52,000 | 11.08% | - |
| 2014 | $46,240 | -2.88% | - |
| 2013 | $47,570 | 1.41% | - |
| 2012 | $46,900 | - | - |
The average salaries of interpreters and translators in twelve industries within the information sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of interpreters and translators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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