Translators are about average in terms of happiness.
At CareerExplorer, we conduct an ongoing survey with millions of people and ask them how satisfied they are with their careers. As it turns out, translators rate their career happiness 3.1 out of 5 stars which puts them in the bottom 44% of careers.
To put this into perspective, we compared how happy translators are to similar careers in the industry. Take a look at the results below:
Salaries and satisfaction ratings in similar careers
| Career | Satisfaction | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeguard | 3.2 | $21k |
| Police officer | 3.2 | $57k |
| Funeral director | 3.2 | $54k |
| Nail technician | 3.1 | $30k |
| Engraver | 3.1 | $31k |
| Urban planner | 3.1 | $74k |
| Proofreader | 3.1 | $43k |
So what does it mean to be happy in your career? Let’s break it down into different dimensions:
- Salary: Are translators happy with their salary?
- Meaning: Do translators find their jobs meaningful?
- Personality fit: How well suited are people’s personalities to their everyday tasks as translators?
- Work environment: How enjoyable are translator’s work environments?
- Skills utilization: Are translators making the best use of their abilities?