27-3091.00

Interpreters and Translators

Interpret oral or sign language, or translate written text from one language into another. Requires extensive knowledge of languages and cultural competency.

8.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

Top 5% most at-risk occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 65% probability of automation for this role
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Top 5%
most at-risk
7
jobs riskier than this
+4.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Software & AI

AI software systems—language models, automation tools, and intelligent algorithms—are the primary vector of disruption for this role.

GPT-4 translates 100 languages in real time. For free. The quality of AI translation has crossed the threshold for most commercial translation work. Specialized legal, medical, and literary translation still benefits from human translators, but the mass market for translation services has been fundamentally disrupted. Among the highest AI exposure of any language profession.

Disrupted byGitHub CopilotChatGPT / GPT-4oSalesforce Einstein

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$57,090
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+4.0%
As fast as average
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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85% automation risk

"GPT-4o translates 100 languages in real time. For free. While sleeping."

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →