There are currently an estimated 68,700 american sign language interpreters in the United States. The american sign language interpreter job market is expected to grow by 4.4% between 2022 and 2032.
How employable are american sign language interpreters?
CareerExplorer rates american sign language interpreters with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 7,800 american sign language interpreters. That number is based on 3,000 additional american sign language interpreters, and the retirement of 4,800 existing american sign language interpreters.
What’s the supply of american sign language interpreters?
The american sign language interpreter industry is concentrated in California, Texas, Florida
American Sign Language Interpreter job market by state
State Name | Employed American Sign Language Interpreters |
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California | 8,670 |
Texas | 4,850 |
Florida | 3,110 |
New York | 2,700 |
Arizona | 2,550 |
Virginia | 2,170 |
Massachusetts | 1,990 |
Ohio | 1,920 |
Utah | 1,760 |
North Carolina | 1,640 |
Minnesota | 1,470 |
Illinois | 1,440 |
Washington | 1,410 |
Colorado | 1,380 |
Oregon | 1,170 |
Missouri | 1,150 |
Georgia | 1,050 |
Maryland | 970 |
Wisconsin | 950 |
Michigan | 810 |
Pennsylvania | 800 |
Indiana | 740 |
Tennessee | 690 |
Nebraska | 680 |
Iowa | 600 |
Kansas | 560 |
New Mexico | 520 |
New Jersey | 500 |
South Carolina | 500 |
Oklahoma | 490 |
District of Columbia | 460 |
Kentucky | 450 |
Connecticut | 340 |
Alabama | 240 |
South Dakota | 240 |
Vermont | 160 |
Idaho | 160 |
Mississippi | 150 |
Maine | 140 |
Hawaii | 140 |
Arkansas | 140 |
Louisiana | 120 |
New Hampshire | 120 |
Puerto Rico | 120 |
Rhode Island | 100 |
Alaska | 100 |
West Virginia | 90 |
North Dakota | 70 |
Montana | 60 |
Delaware | 50 |