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Interpreter/Translator

Durham Technical Community College

Durham Technical Community College

Durham, NC, USA
USD 32,571-32,571 / year
Posted 6+ months ago

Interpreter/Translator

Starting Salary

$32,571
NC Triangle area

Median Annual Wage

$51,026
NC Triangle area
% High school diploma or equivalent
% Associate's degree

Job Outlook

+8.8%
NC Triangle area

Annual Job Openings

290
NC Triangle area

Translators and interpreters are masters of language who can communicate in at least two different languages. They also know how to translate text, referring to dictionaries, lexicons, and similar materials to ensure the translation is correct.

The Durham Tech Community Spanish Interpreter program features a Public Service track and a Medical Interpreting track. The first option allows the student to work in an educational, outreach, social justice, refugee resettlement, or faith-based setting in addition to being involved in legal interactions that aren’t set in a courtroom. The second option is more advanced in that the student will need to already have some training; this track covers medical terms, anatomy, and cultural and ethical issues.