Interpreters and Translators salary in United States
The median interpreters and translators salary is $60,170 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Interpreters and Translators salary by region
Pay trend
Up 5.2% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Interpreters and Translators salary FAQs
What is the average Interpreters and Translators salary in United States?
The median Interpreters and Translators salary in United States is $60,170 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of interpreters and translatorss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Interpreters and Translators earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $37,070 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $103,660 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $60,170.
Do Interpreters and Translators salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is among the highest at $94,510, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Interpreters and Translators salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.