The average salary for a interpreters and translator in the United States is $63,080, but the range typically falls between $44,810 and $76,960. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $30.33, with a range between $21.54 and $37.
There are approximately 51,560 people employed as a interpreters and translator in the United States. With California, Texas, New York employing the highest number of interpreters and translators.The state with the best pay for a interpreters and translator is Vermont, with an average annual salary of $82,620, while Nevada has the lowest average annual salary of $47,490.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $35,410 | $17.03 |
| 25th Percentile | $44,810 | $21.54 |
| Median | $57,090 | $27.45 |
| 75th Percentile | $76,960 | $37 |
| 90th Percentile | $97,100 | $46.68 |
The salary of a interpreters and translator can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a interpreters and translator in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for interpreters and translators are Vermont, Hawaii, District of Columbia, Maryland, Connecticut while the worst states are Nevada, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Indiana.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $32,490 | $54,380 | $77,560 |
| Alaska | $33,280 | $64,720 | $104,000 |
| Arizona | $31,770 | $47,550 | $72,090 |
| Arkansas | $30,150 | $44,750 | $58,680 |
| California | $43,030 | $69,930 | $99,640 |
| Colorado | $50,790 | $73,170 | $96,090 |
| Connecticut | $33,260 | $71,400 | $118,740 |
| Delaware | $30,310 | $59,490 | $97,730 |
| District of Columbia | $53,380 | $82,890 | $122,610 |
| Florida | $31,980 | $56,560 | $87,050 |
| Georgia | $30,810 | $64,740 | $93,840 |
| Hawaii | $35,310 | $64,010 | $87,130 |
| Idaho | $35,770 | $58,820 | $85,470 |
| Illinois | $32,060 | $55,120 | $80,110 |
| Indiana | $35,250 | $47,390 | $65,540 |
| Iowa | $32,790 | $50,900 | $65,730 |
| Kansas | $33,400 | $52,760 | $80,100 |
| Kentucky | $34,130 | $54,740 | $83,080 |
| Louisiana | $27,870 | $50,730 | $80,960 |
| Maine | $40,710 | $56,170 | $62,170 |
| Maryland | $38,430 | $82,360 | $141,250 |
| Massachusetts | $42,370 | $63,040 | $89,350 |
| Michigan | $34,230 | $52,560 | $74,920 |
| Minnesota | $50,360 | $66,080 | $87,780 |
| Mississippi | $27,240 | $54,190 | $77,970 |
| Missouri | $37,670 | $54,090 | $87,910 |
| Montana | $29,740 | $57,420 | $85,080 |
| Nebraska | $34,780 | $54,330 | $85,160 |
| Nevada | $31,960 | $47,490 | $66,300 |
| New Hampshire | $37,220 | $50,530 | $70,600 |
| New Jersey | $31,830 | $63,130 | $99,690 |
| New Mexico | $28,640 | $54,850 | $91,150 |
| New York | $38,510 | $80,550 | $126,800 |
| North Carolina | $30,120 | $56,300 | $105,080 |
| Ohio | $36,820 | $58,910 | $81,810 |
| Oklahoma | $24,960 | $44,680 | $67,520 |
| Oregon | $46,760 | $61,060 | $76,630 |
| Pennsylvania | $31,810 | $57,750 | $88,940 |
| South Carolina | $29,970 | $44,180 | $61,430 |
| South Dakota | $32,950 | $50,690 | $63,570 |
| Tennessee | $29,780 | $48,110 | $75,360 |
| Texas | $35,130 | $61,640 | $95,440 |
| Utah | $26,570 | $58,520 | $82,840 |
| Vermont | $47,880 | $82,620 | $107,580 |
| Virginia | $40,620 | $84,330 | $156,310 |
| Washington | $41,250 | $58,310 | $80,640 |
| West Virginia | $29,660 | $55,600 | $89,810 |
| Wisconsin | $38,100 | $59,850 | $79,720 |
| Wyoming | $29,120 | $49,140 | $56,140 |
Even between cities, the salary of a interpreters and translator can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for interpreters and translators is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, DC with an average salary of $97,650.The city with the lowest average salary for interpreters and translators is North Georgia nonmetropolitan area, GA with an average salary of $29,170.
Areas with highest average salaries for interpreters and translators
Areas with lowest average salaries for interpreters and translators
The number of interpreters and translators in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of interpreters and translators has decreased by -5,360. On average, the number of interpreters and translators has been increasing by -2.4% each year. The salary of interpreters and translators has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of interpreters and translators has increased by $4,940. On average, the salary of interpreters and translators has been increasing by 2.1% each year.
Interpreters and Translators are part of the arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for interpreters and translators compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations jobs here.
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