SOC 27-3091 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Interpreters and Translators wages by metro
National median annual wage
$60,170
- 10th percentile
- $37,070
- 25th percentile
- $46,530
- Median
- $60,170
- 75th percentile
- $80,830
- 90th percentile
- $103,660
- Mean
- $66,360
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 52,060.
That median is 18% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 300 | $59,110 | $101,530 | $107,480 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 1,630 | $56,920 | $94,510 | $136,150 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | 60 | $56,480 | $93,960 | $95,830 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 2,520 | $48,200 | $87,590 | $135,070 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 30 | $59,750 | $84,960 | $104,480 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 760 | $57,960 | $83,680 | $120,240 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 370 | $54,240 | $83,200 | $120,800 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 70 | $51,610 | $82,440 | $142,960 |
| Salem, OR | 100 | $51,620 | $80,960 | $101,020 |
| Akron, OH | 100 | $36,520 | $80,640 | $95,470 |
| Boise City, ID | 140 | $51,230 | $80,250 | $101,500 |
| Lancaster, PA | 40 | $39,700 | $78,890 | $95,820 |
| Richmond, VA | 140 | $49,560 | $78,030 | $97,740 |
| Rochester, NY | 450 | $52,820 | $77,770 | $115,340 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | 70 | $50,970 | $75,920 | $120,930 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 210 | $54,370 | $75,230 | $101,270 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 1,660 | $52,700 | $75,120 | $132,330 |
| Boulder, CO | 50 | $53,420 | $75,060 | $103,900 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 460 | $59,730 | $74,850 | $106,200 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 450 | $48,050 | $74,310 | $103,530 |
Where employment is largest
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 280 | $58,720 | $109,970 | $128,610 |
| Maryland | 1,150 | $51,660 | $88,550 | $120,900 |
| New York | 3,240 | $48,930 | $84,090 | $127,350 |
| Rhode Island | 200 | $51,450 | $82,320 | $134,270 |
| Massachusetts | 2,280 | $49,650 | $72,750 | $131,900 |
| Colorado | 800 | $51,230 | $71,790 | $105,180 |
| California | 5,560 | $49,530 | $70,770 | $119,810 |
| Connecticut | 280 | $40,840 | $68,340 | $128,760 |
| Minnesota | 1,030 | $52,290 | $66,410 | $91,150 |
| Oregon | 660 | $47,090 | $66,300 | $95,770 |
| Idaho | 300 | $42,740 | $66,130 | $101,500 |
| Utah | 850 | $46,140 | $65,770 | $86,360 |
| New Mexico | 360 | $31,120 | $63,550 | $99,860 |
| Maine | 90 | $50,450 | $63,470 | $99,050 |
| Wisconsin | 1,410 | $40,390 | $63,390 | $88,460 |
| Virginia | 1,630 | $43,160 | $63,030 | $123,490 |
| Vermont | 80 | $48,050 | $62,450 | $113,460 |
| Washington | 1,250 | $44,640 | $61,750 | $105,710 |
| Ohio | 2,030 | $39,300 | $61,230 | $91,920 |
| New Jersey | 870 | $33,170 | $58,970 | $176,910 |
| Georgia | 1,600 | $35,370 | $57,880 | $98,980 |
| Mississippi | 80 | $33,020 | $57,130 | $83,740 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,420 | $38,580 | $57,040 | $104,120 |
| Missouri | 440 | $39,790 | $57,010 | $94,320 |
| New Hampshire | 240 | $47,610 | $56,370 | $61,900 |
| Illinois | 1,510 | $37,990 | $55,290 | $82,370 |
| Kentucky | 480 | $35,160 | $53,590 | $81,800 |
| South Dakota | 230 | $36,730 | $53,140 | $75,320 |
| Nebraska | 570 | $41,860 | $53,050 | $87,480 |
| Arkansas | 220 | $32,170 | $52,490 | $80,770 |
| Tennessee | 710 | $32,280 | $51,080 | $78,480 |
| South Carolina | 520 | $36,860 | $50,860 | $75,310 |
| Nevada | 320 | $37,470 | $50,370 | $70,160 |
| Arizona | 2,070 | $32,280 | $50,150 | $99,070 |
| North Carolina | 1,780 | $34,510 | $50,030 | $101,110 |
| Oklahoma | 320 | $27,790 | $48,980 | $82,750 |
| Florida | 4,200 | $34,290 | $48,930 | $99,590 |
| Louisiana | 120 | $29,910 | $48,420 | $79,040 |
| North Dakota | 130 | $39,650 | $48,190 | $73,030 |
| Iowa | 560 | $34,330 | $48,150 | $67,290 |
| Indiana | 1,170 | $41,460 | $48,140 | $80,810 |
| Kansas | 470 | $32,850 | $47,950 | $88,830 |
| Montana | 60 | $38,520 | $47,850 | $60,940 |
| Texas | 6,780 | $31,500 | $47,510 | $89,140 |
| Alabama | 310 | $33,050 | $46,130 | $98,660 |
| Michigan | 940 | $35,990 | $45,310 | $88,630 |
| Puerto Rico | 130 | $22,560 | $42,990 | $79,610 |
| Hawaii | 60 | $36,910 | $42,270 | $92,150 |
| Alaska | 150 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Delaware | 110 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| West Virginia | 120 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations
- Public Relations Specialists
- Coaches and Scouts
- Graphic Designers
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- Producers and Directors
- Editors
- Interior Designers
- Audio and Video Technicians
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Interpreters and Translators?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Interpreters and Translators is $60,170. Employment is 52,060.
How does Interpreters and Translators pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Interpreters and Translators is 18% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Interpreters and Translators?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA is highest on this page's list at $101,530.