SOC 27-3091 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Interpreters and Translators is $59,446 per year ($28.58/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $45,011 and $80,018 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $99,819 per year. There are approximately 53,360 interpreters and translators employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $17.13 | $35,630 |
| P25 | $21.64 | $45,011 |
| P50MEDIAN | $28.58 | $59,446 |
| P75 | $38.47 | $80,018 |
| P90 | $47.99 | $99,819 |
Professional & Business Services was the only sector with openings growth (+64K) in February. Quit rates eased to 2.6%. Active hiring continues for specialized roles, particularly at senior levels.
The national median salary for Interpreters and Translators is $59,446 per year ($28.58/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $45,011 and $80,018 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Interpreters and Translators is $99,819 per year ($47.99/hr). The 75th percentile is $80,018 per year.
Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn approximately $35,630 per year ($17.13/hr). The 25th percentile is $45,011 per year.
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