US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Outlook for Translators and Interpreters Worsens
"Market performance and unemployment rates are standard indicators of the mood of the economy. For the language industry, rates and employment levels are two additional important factors.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in an April 2025 update to its Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), reported some mixed news for translators and interpreters (T&Is) — specifically those who are employees.
The BLS estimated about 78,300 jobs in 2023, with nearly one-third (32%) of those being self-employed. (Data on their earnings was not included in the OOH.)
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"Market performance and unemployment rates are standard indicators of the mood of the economy. For the language industry, rates and employment levels are two additional important factors.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in an April 2025 update to its Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), reported some mixed news for translators and interpreters (T&Is) — specifically those who are employees.
The BLS estimated about 78,300 jobs in 2023, with nearly one-third (32%) of those being self-employed. (Data on their earnings was not included in the OOH.)
Read the full study breakdown: https://slator.com/us-bure...
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US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Outlook for Translators and Interpreters Worsens - Slator
The US BLS reports that the annual median salary for interpreters and translators jumped 5% in 2024, despite a slowdown in language industry growth.
https://slator.com/us-bureau-of-labor-statistics-job-outlook-for-translators-interpreters-worsens/
08:17 AM - May 14, 2025 (UTC)
