There are currently an estimated 75,300 american sign language interpreters in the United States. The american sign language interpreter job market is expected to grow by 1.7% between 2024 and 2034.
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 1,300 american sign language interpreters.
What’s the supply of american sign language interpreters?
The american sign language interpreter industry is concentrated in Texas, California, Florida
American Sign Language Interpreter job market by state
| State Name | Employed American 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 |