Interpreters and Translators pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for interpreters and translators is $22.84 an hour ($47,510 a year). About 6,780 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($60,170). Texas ranks 44th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for interpreters and translators in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.15 | $31,500 |
| 25% of workers | $18.27 | $38,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.84 | $47,510 |
| 75% of workers | $30.24 | $62,900 |
| 90% of workers | $42.85 | $89,140 |
Interpreters and Translators pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $62,900 | 600 |
| Corpus Christi | $60,600 | 40 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $56,920 | 1,280 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $51,820 | 380 |
| Lubbock | $50,480 | 60 |
| Tyler | $44,670 | 30 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $44,490 | 2,530 |
| El Paso | $43,870 | 530 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $65,160 |
| Editors | $45,950 |
| Technical Writers | $82,750 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $48,470 |
| Writers and Authors | $69,990 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $110,080 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $49,050 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $61,290 |
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