Court Interpreter Salary in Connecticut
Court interpreters have a very important job, translating one language to another in the court room. For people who know and speak multiple languages or who interpret sign language and are also interested in the legal system, this can be a very attractive job. In Connecticut's largest urban centers, average annual salaries of court interpreters make them some of the best-paid workers in that career field.
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Base Salary
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual salary for a court interpreter working in Connecticut is $45,950 a year. This salary equates to an hourly salary that ranges from $21.91 to $22.09 per hour. These figures are close to but slightly higher than the national average of $45,700 each year (with a median hourly wage of $21.97) for this position.
Benefits
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The average yearly bonus for a court interpreter working in Connecticut ranges from $297 to $976 as of 2010, according to payscale.com. Additionally, most have some access to health care insurance and about 50 percent receive paid vacations. For 36 percent of those working in Connecticut, life or disability insurance is provided by employers. Another 36 percent enjoy the benefit of a 401 (k) plan.
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City
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The average annual income for an interpreter working in Hartford is $51,350 per year. In the Bridgeport, Stamford, and Norwalk area, the mean for yearly income is $51,940. In more rural areas, however, the average falls. The typical annual salary for an interpreter working in Springfield is $38,200 per year. For those working in Worcester the average is $41,490 per year.
Job Outlook
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for translators and interpreters in Connecticut are very good as this field is experiencing faster-than-average growth rates. There is a broadening need for interpreters in Connecticut because the number of non-English-speaking people living in the state continues to grow and the Northeast is a key destination for international travelers.
Other States
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A look at salaries of court interpreters in a sampling of other states shows Mississippi ($52,000) and New York ($50,000) with salaries comparable to Connecticut's. North Dakota and Wyoming both have annual average salaries of $44,000. In Massachusetts, the average is $46,000. The lowest-paying states for the profession, according to bestsampleresume.com, are Hawaii ($34,000), Maine ($32,000), Utah ($32,000) and Wisconsin ($33,000).
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