Interpreters and Translators pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for interpreters and translators is $28.93 an hour ($60,170 a year). About 52,060 people work in this job there.
Pay range for interpreters and translators in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.82 | $37,070 |
| 25% of workers | $22.37 | $46,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.93 | $60,170 |
| 75% of workers | $38.86 | $80,830 |
| 90% of workers | $49.84 | $103,660 |
Best-paying states for interpreters and translators
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $109,970 | 280 |
| Maryland | $88,550 | 1,150 |
| New York | $84,090 | 3,240 |
| Rhode Island | $82,320 | 200 |
| Massachusetts | $72,750 | 2,280 |
| Colorado | $71,790 | 800 |
| California | $70,770 | 5,560 |
| Connecticut | $68,340 | 280 |
| Minnesota | $66,410 | 1,030 |
| Oregon | $66,300 | 660 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $50,150
- California · $70,770
- Colorado · $71,790
- Florida · $48,930
- Georgia · $57,880
- Illinois · $55,290
- Indiana · $48,140
- Iowa · $48,150
- Maryland · $88,550
- Massachusetts · $72,750
- Michigan · $45,310
- Minnesota · $66,410
- Nebraska · $53,050
- New Jersey · $58,970
- New York · $84,090
- North Carolina · $50,030
- Ohio · $61,230
- Oregon · $66,300
- Pennsylvania · $57,040
- South Carolina · $50,860
- Tennessee · $51,080
- Texas · $47,510
- Utah · $65,770
- Virginia · $63,030
- Washington · $61,750
- Wisconsin · $63,390
Education, experience and outlook for interpreters and translators
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $74,750 |
| Editors | $77,920 |
| Writers and Authors | $76,910 |
| Technical Writers | $90,390 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $62,200 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $47,340 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $73,620 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $72,420 |
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