The salary statistics and trend of interpreters and translators in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare interpreters and translators salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,200 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $21,390 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $24,980 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $30,300 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $45,260 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for interpreters and translators in the industry of museums, historical sites, and similar institutions. 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 $45,260. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $24,980. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent interpreters and translators is $18,200.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of interpreters and translators in the industry of Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $24,980 | -1.04% | 9.45% |
| 2016 | $25,240 | 5.67% | - |
| 2015 | $23,810 | 4.66% | - |
| 2014 | $22,700 | -5.90% | - |
| 2013 | $24,040 | 5.91% | - |
| 2012 | $22,620 | - | - |
The average salaries of interpreters and translators in three industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation 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 |
|---|---|
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | |