Interpreters and Translators pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for interpreters and translators is $31.88 an hour ($66,300 a year). About 660 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($60,170). Oregon ranks 10th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for interpreters and translators in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.64 | $47,090 |
| 25% of workers | $27.02 | $56,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.88 | $66,300 |
| 75% of workers | $38.74 | $80,580 |
| 90% of workers | $46.05 | $95,770 |
Interpreters and Translators pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salem | $80,960 | 100 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $66,940 | 60 |
| Medford | $63,810 | 40 |
| Bend | $62,630 | 50 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $60,960 | 440 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
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|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $74,900 |
| Editors | $71,540 |
| Writers and Authors | $80,540 |
| Technical Writers | $84,000 |
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