The salary statistics and trend of interpreters and translators in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare interpreters and translators salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,140 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,050 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $46,980 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $71,100 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $80,190 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for interpreters and translators in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. 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 $80,190. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $46,980. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent interpreters and translators is $27,140.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of interpreters and translators in the industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $46,980 | -6.39% | 0.89% |
| 2016 | $49,980 | 3.26% | - |
| 2015 | $48,350 | 4.69% | - |
| 2014 | $46,080 | 6.68% | - |
| 2013 | $43,000 | -8.28% | - |
| 2012 | $46,560 | - | - |
The average salaries of interpreters and translators in eleven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of interpreters and translators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Engineering Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Legal Services | |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | |