SOC 27-3091 · May 2025 · United States
Interpreters and Translators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Interpreters and Translators across the United States is $60,170 per year, measured over 52,060 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $109,970.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Interpreters and Translators
Pay for this occupation varies by 160.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $109,970 and Hawaii pays $42,270.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $109,970 | 280 | |
| 2 | Maryland | $88,550 | 1,150 | |
| 3 | New York | $84,090 | 3,240 | |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $82,320 | 200 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $72,750 | 2,280 | |
| 6 | Colorado | $71,790 | 800 | |
| 7 | California | $70,770 | 5,560 | |
| 8 | Connecticut | $68,340 | 280 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | $66,410 | 1,030 | |
| 10 | Oregon | $66,300 | 660 |
States with the most Interpreters and Translators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 6,780 | $47,510 | |
| 2 | California | 5,560 | $70,770 | |
| 3 | Florida | 4,200 | $48,930 | |
| 4 | New York | 3,240 | $84,090 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 2,280 | $72,750 | |
| 6 | Arizona | 2,070 | $50,150 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 2,030 | $61,230 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 1,780 | $50,030 | |
| 9 | Virginia | 1,630 | $63,030 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 1,600 | $57,880 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $101,530 | 300 |
| 2 | Washington | $94,510 | 1,630 |
| 3 | Bridgeport | $93,960 | 60 |
| 4 | New York | $87,590 | 2,520 |
| 5 | Santa Rosa | $84,960 | 30 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $83,680 | 760 |
| 7 | Baltimore | $83,200 | 370 |
| 8 | Santa Maria | $82,440 | 70 |
| 9 | Salem | $80,960 | 100 |
| 10 | Akron | $80,640 | 100 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.