Median / Average Pay ($)
- $27.45 / hourly (BLS.gov)
- $27.50 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $21.87 / hour (Zippia.com)
- $25.00 / hour (Payscale.com)
Services Provided
- Legal – Translating court documents, contracts, immigration papers, patents, and other legally binding physical or digital paperwork.
- Medical – Translating patient records, medical histories, consent forms, pharmaceutical instructions, and other medical documentation.
- Website and App Localization – Tailoring websites, software, and other online resources, particularly apps, to a specific language and cultural context.
- Technical – Adapting formal definitions and instructions, such as user guides, engineering manuals, data sheets, and warranties, for a new language.
- Literary – Translating novels, scripts, and other written materials while preserving tone and cultural nuances.
- Business – Translating business correspondence, financial reports, presentations, marketing content, and other vital documents.
- Audio/Visual – Translating spoken content from one language to another using tools such as closed captioning, subtitles, and other accessibility options.