Interpreters and Translators pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands
In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX), the median pay for interpreters and translators is $21.39 an hour ($44,490 a year). About 2,530 people work in this job there.
That is 26% lower than the U.S. median ($60,170). It is 6% lower than the Texas median ($47,510).
Pay range for interpreters and translators in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands (TX)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.71 | $34,750 |
| 25% of workers | $17.54 | $36,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.39 | $44,490 |
| 75% of workers | $28.82 | $59,940 |
| 90% of workers | $37.20 | $77,380 |
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 (this page) | $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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| Public Relations Specialists | $68,320 |
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