Compare Interpreters and Translators & Speech-Language Pathology Assistants District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Interpreters and Translators $75,600
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants $55,700

Similar skills & knowledge

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Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.


skills & knowledge Gaps

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Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Interpreters and Translators
Interpreters and Translators
Very Low
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Medium

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Interpreters and Translators
Interpreters and Translators

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Interpreters and Translators
Interpreters and Translators

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Interpreters and Translators
Interpreters and Translators

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Certification for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants

0 related certifications