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Interpreters and Translators Salary in the Industry of Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions

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.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage 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.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

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.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-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
- -

Table 3. Compare Interpreters and Translators Salary in Different Industries within the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Sector

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
$40,530
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$24,980
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$24,980

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