I think that an interpreter would be a more interesting job, but who makes more? How much does each make? What is a language that is in demand right now? Any help is appreciated and worth 10 points. Thanks!
2006-12-24 15:27:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Personally, I yoo would assumer that interpreters makes more money than translators. It's on the spot, and one must think fast. My sign langauge teacher works as an interpretor, and she was always saying it brought in A LOT of money, but there werent any benefits (which is why she became a teacher).
I would say sign langauge is in high demand, because most businesses have to accomodate for the handicapped. I believe Chinese (Mandarin) and Arabic, is/will be extremely useful in the business world (so many people speak it).
2006-12-24 22:38:43 · answer #1 · answered by Sungchul 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To the person above the person above me, translation is written, interpretation is spoken.
I am a translator, and I make $35 an hour. I don't know how much interpreters make, but I would hope to God that it's more because interpretation is a LOT harder (I know, because I've done it but not for pay).
If you have any questions about what I do, feel free to e-mail or IM me. Oh, and by the way, I interpret from English into Spanish about 95% of the time. The other 5% I interpret from Spanish into English.
To the person above me: Thanks for the links! I checked it out myself and it seems I'm on the high end of the pay scale for a salaried translator... lol. Go me!
2006-12-24 15:32:03 · answer #2 · answered by Kelleinna 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both make about the same. I am a German interpreter and translator, and now work for myself. While working with US Immigration I made the same for translating and interpreting. Translators are needed at US Immigration and in Washington DC for many International companies. Also lawyers all have a list of freelance translators and interpreters for clients who do not speak English. Spanish is not needed very much, because there are many of them already seeking employment. Arabic, Chinese, Russian and many Eastern languages are always needed.
2006-12-24 16:01:25 · answer #3 · answered by HSB 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Either one sounds interesting. It seems that both would pay a lot based on the translator's answer. $35/per hour! Wow!
My guess is that Middle Eastern languages are in demand now based on what is going on today in the world.
2006-12-24 15:37:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
INFO ON INTERPRETER
http://www.collegegrad.com/careers/proft105.shtml#ear
INFO ON TRANSLATOR
http://www.collegegrad.com/careers/proft105.shtml
SAME THING I THINK
2006-12-24 15:31:47 · answer #5 · answered by himynameisbob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to appear rude, or uneducated, but aren't they the same thing? I obviously don't know much about the subject, but they sound the same.
2006-12-24 15:30:38 · answer #6 · answered by QueenChristine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋