Interpreters and Translators pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for interpreters and translators is $27.42 an hour ($57,040 a year). About 1,420 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($60,170). Pennsylvania ranks 23rd of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for interpreters and translators in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.55 | $38,580 |
| 25% of workers | $21.69 | $45,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.42 | $57,040 |
| 75% of workers | $38.75 | $80,590 |
| 90% of workers | $50.06 | $104,120 |
Interpreters and Translators pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | $78,890 | 40 |
| York-Hanover | $64,330 | 40 |
| Pittsburgh | $62,730 | 120 |
| Reading | $62,590 | 40 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $57,940 | 770 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $55,480 | 40 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $54,390 | 60 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 | $57,460 |
| Editors | $63,460 |
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| Writers and Authors | $77,410 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $52,080 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $65,100 |
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