Professional Interpreter Salary in Jersey City, NJ

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How much does a Professional Interpreter make in Jersey City, NJ? The average Professional Interpreter salary in Jersey City, NJ is $75,792 as of September 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $65,487 and $88,569. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is a Professional Interpreter?

A Professional Interpreter is responsible for accurately translating spoken language from one language to another in various settings such as business meetings, conferences, legal proceedings, medical appointments, and social service interactions. They must possess fluency in at least two languages and have a deep understanding of cultural nuances and idiomatic expressions. Professional interpreters must also have excellent listening and communication skills, as well as the ability to remain impartial and confidential in their work. They may work as freelancers or be employed by government agencies, international organizations, or private companies.

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: Part time/Hybrid Remote and In-person Operations Assistant & Interpreter Team Co...

Language Liaisons - Phoenix , AZ

Be a part of an exceptional and flexible team that supports and takes care of each other while being the leader in professional interpreting and translation services in Delaware and the Tri-State ...

LinkedIn - 30 days ago

Interpreter

Federal Public Defender - Topeka , KS

Kansas Federal Public Defender Position Announcement Part-time or Full-time Interpreter, Topeka or ... Send a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references in a single pdf document to ...

Recruitology - 4 days ago

Safety Professional

Idaho National Laboratory - Idaho Falls , ID

Provide technical support to the work organizations in the interpretation and the implementation of ... A Certified Safety Professional Designation is desired but not required. * Upon hire must meet ...

Energy Central - 35 days ago

EKG, Electrocardiogram Technician - Texarkana - PRN

CHRISTUS Health - Texarkana , TX

Assures the interpretation process is completed in a timely manner maintenance of all supplies and ... professionalism, and reliability. Receives request, determines priority and performs ...

Adzuna - 7 days ago

Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,016 per week

Tekaccel, Inc. - Rapid City , SD

... professional bedside manner, strong team player, positive attitude, adaptability Tele RN: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV starts, Blood product administration, CIWA, drain/tube management ...

Vivian Health - 5 days ago

Travel Radiology Technologist - $2,862 per week

Medical Solutions - Peoria , IL

... and interpretation using automated techniques. -Providing care to meet patient needs and handle ... professional interaction enable incumbent to interact with physicians so that patient safety ...

Vivian Health - 6 days ago

What does a Professional Interpreter do?

Common responsibilities of a Professional Interpreter

Interpret spoken or signed language into another language accurately and fluently.

September 02, 2023

Stay up-to-date with terminology in specialized fields such as legal, medical, or technical.

September 03, 2023

Continuously improve language skills and cultural knowledge through ongoing education and training.

September 06, 2023

Facilitate communication between individuals or groups who speak different languages.

September 17, 2023

Adapt communication style and tone to match the speaker's or signer's delivery.

September 21, 2023

Understand and convey cultural nuances and idiomatic expressions.

September 27, 2023

Provide consecutive or simultaneous interpretation during meetings, conferences, or court proceedings.

November 04, 2023

Use specialized equipment, such as microphones and headphones, to facilitate interpretation in large settings.

November 13, 2023

Maintain confidentiality and impartiality while interpreting.

November 19, 2023

Take notes and prepare summaries of spoken or signed content for accurate interpretation.

November 27, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Professional Interpreter in Jersey City, NJ

Average Base Salary

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65487

88569

75792

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

68042

91695

77765

What is the average salary for Professional Interpreter in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Professional Interpreter in Jersey City, NJ. The base salary for Professional Interpreter ranges from $65,487 to $88,569 with the average base salary of $75,792. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,042 to $91,695 with the average total cash compensation of $77,765.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$75,792	$65,487 - $88,569
Bonus	$1,973	$2,555 - $3,126
Total Pay	$77,765	$68,042 - $91,695

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Professional Interpreter Salary Near Jersey City, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,879 - $89,099	COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,879 - $89,099	COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ
CITY, STATE Bayonne, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,469 - $85,839	COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ
CITY, STATE New York, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,879 - $89,099	COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,879 - $89,099	COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,879 - $89,099	COMPARE TO Jersey City, NJ

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About Jersey City, New Jersey

Jersey City is the second most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, after Newark.[29] It is the seat of Hudson County as well as the county's largest city.[30] As of 2017, the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated that Jersey City's population was 270,753,[22] with the largest population increase of any municipality in New Jersey since 2010,[31] an increase of about 9.4% from the 2010 United States Census, when the city's population was at 247,597.[21][32] ranking the city the 75th-most-populous in the nation.[33] Part of the New York metropolitan area, Jersey City ...

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About Jersey City, New Jersey Jersey City is the second most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, after Newark.[29] It is the seat of Hudson County as well as the county'....More

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