Interpreters and Translators pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for interpreters and translators is $24.45 an hour ($50,860 a year). About 520 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($60,170). South Carolina ranks 32nd of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for interpreters and translators in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.72 | $36,860 |
| 25% of workers | $21.35 | $44,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.45 | $50,860 |
| 75% of workers | $29.35 | $61,040 |
| 90% of workers | $36.21 | $75,310 |
Interpreters and Translators pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $64,550 | 0 |
| Spartanburg | $61,040 | 60 |
| Columbia | $52,200 | 170 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $47,370 | 70 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $39,210 | 40 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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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|---|---|
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