The job market for american sign language interpreters in the United States

There are currently an estimated 68,200 american sign language interpreters in the United States. The american sign language interpreter job market is expected to grow by 17.7% between 2016 and 2026.

How employable are american sign language interpreters?

CareerExplorer rates american 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 16,400 american sign language interpreters. That number is based on 12,100 additional american sign language interpreters, and the retirement of 4,300 existing american sign language interpreters.

What’s the supply of american sign language interpreters?

The american sign language interpreter industry is concentrated in California, Texas, Florida

American Sign Language Interpreter job market by state