There are currently an estimated 75,300 sign language interpreters in the United States. The sign language interpreter job market is expected to grow by 1.7% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are sign language interpreters?
CareerExplorer rates sign language interpreters with a B employability rating, meaning this career should provide good employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 1,300 sign language interpreters.
What’s the supply of sign language interpreters?
The sign language interpreter industry is concentrated in Texas, California, Florida
Sign Language Interpreter job market by state
| State Name | Employed Sign Language Interpreters |
|---|---|
| Texas | 6,780 |
| California | 5,560 |
| Florida | 4,200 |
| New York | 3,240 |
| Massachusetts | 2,280 |
| Arizona | 2,070 |
| Ohio | 2,030 |
| North Carolina | 1,780 |
| Virginia | 1,630 |
| Georgia | 1,600 |
| Illinois | 1,510 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,420 |
| Wisconsin | 1,410 |
| Washington | 1,250 |
| Indiana | 1,170 |
| Maryland | 1,150 |
| Minnesota | 1,030 |
| Michigan | 940 |
| New Jersey | 870 |
| Utah | 850 |
| Colorado | 800 |
| Tennessee | 710 |
| Oregon | 660 |
| Nebraska | 570 |
| Iowa | 560 |
| South Carolina | 520 |
| Kentucky | 480 |
| Kansas | 470 |
| Missouri | 440 |
| New Mexico | 360 |
| Oklahoma | 320 |
| Nevada | 320 |
| Alabama | 310 |
| Idaho | 300 |
| Connecticut | 280 |
| District of Columbia | 280 |
| New Hampshire | 240 |
| South Dakota | 230 |
| Arkansas | 220 |
| Rhode Island | 200 |
| Alaska | 150 |
| North Dakota | 130 |
| West Virginia | 120 |
| Louisiana | 120 |
| Delaware | 110 |
| Maine | 90 |
| Vermont | 80 |
| Mississippi | 80 |
| Montana | 60 |
| Hawaii | 60 |