Education

Sign Language Interpreter (Licensed)

Sign language interpreters facilitate communication between Deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals and hearing people in educational, legal, medical, and community settings. Florida law requires educational interpreters to hold RID certification or state equivalent, and the state's large Deaf community — anchored by Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind in St. Augustine — provides diverse employment settings.

FL Median Salary

$49,480

Entry Salary

$31,980

Experienced

$87,050

FL Growth

N/A

Requirements & Training

Credential: RID NIC (National Interpreter Certification) for K-12 educational interpreting in FL; EIPA score 3.5+ also accepted; AS or BS in ASL Interpretation standard
Florida license required: Yes (FL DOAH (Division of Administrative Hearings) for educational interpreters; RID certification required for K-12)

Career Path

Interpreter Trainee → Staff Interpreter → Freelance Certified Interpreter → Specialist (legal, medical) → CDI

Top Florida Employers

FL public school districtsFL School for the Deaf and the BlindFL courts systemVideoRelay Services (VRS) — remoteCommunity collegesHospitals

Related Programs

ASL Interpretation AS (St. Petersburg College, Hillsborough CC)
RID NIC Exam Prep
BS in Interpreting Studies
Deaf Education Certificate