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ISO Unveils an International Standard for Community Interpreting
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We are delighted to announce the publication of the first international standard for community interpreting!
The leading standards organization in the world, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), has just published Interpreting: Guidelines for community interpreting. This monumental achievement involved the participation of 29 countries and five years of development. It represents some of the deepest thinking in the field.
I had the privilege of being a part of that project, attending meetings in Dublin, Seoul, Madrid, Pretoria and Bonn where critical issues were wrestled to the ground.
The standard costs $89 USD (88 Swiss francs)--worth every penny. |
Interpreter and Translator Statistics
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 How much do interpreters and translators make in the United States? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about $45,000 (2012) and $42,420 (2013), a downward trend.
Is that trend accurate?
These figures are based on about 49,000 individuals who report themselves "interpreter" and/or "translator" on their tax forms, so the data may not capture everyone working in the field. That said, the top quarter make $59,000 or more and the top 10% make more than $77,000.
Perhaps one message to interpreters and translators is to hang in there and shoot for seniority, experience and top status.
Compare the 2012 and 2013 data.
P.S. NBCMI has 1,000 Certified Medical Interpreters and CCHI has 1400 Certified Healthcare Interpreters--a terrific trend!
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