Do I need some kind of degree to get hired as a translator?

Question

I am fluent in 3 languages English, Russian and Ukranian. I'm thinking to get a job as a translater in southern California or Chicago. Can some one please give me some information on that? (pay, demand, education...)

Answer 1

this website is everything ur asking for:

enjoy :)

check out: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos175.htm

Highlights:

Experience is an essential part of a successful career in either interpreting or translation. In fact, many agencies or companies use only the services of people who have worked in the field for 3 to 5 years or who have a degree in translation studies or both.

Employment of interpreters and translators is projected to increase faster than the average for all occupations over the 2004-14 period

Individuals classified as language specialists for the Federal Government earned an average of $71,625 annually in 2005. Limited information suggests that some highly skilled interpreters and translators—for example, high-level conference interpreters—working full time can earn more than $100,000 annually.

Answer 2

Try talking to Law enforcement agencies and other areas that would require a multilingual section. This would include export, hospital and airline. You may need a degree for these, check with them to find out

Answer 3

your degree is dat you speak the language and they don't
make them pay dearly for it
you deserve it
as long as you are accurate

don't get a degree get tested
the results of your test is your degree
your guts only will lead you there
have the will and the wind will be behind your wings