Interpreters and Translators Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $63,460 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.51
10th percentile $36,600
90th percentile $77,280
Employed locally 60
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,600
    25th
    $50,270
    50th (median)
    $63,460
    75th
    $76,760
    90th
    $77,280

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 89% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Interpreters and Translators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $98,910
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,510
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $85,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $85,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,670
    New York $84,650

    Nearby metros — Interpreters and Translators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $60,010
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $58,950
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $57,850
    Ohio $57,850
    Cleveland, OH $55,530
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $55,230

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interpreters and Translators make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Akron, OH is $30.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.90 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Interpreters and Translators salaries?

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Akron, OH is 6.8% above the national median of $59,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Interpreters and Translators in Akron?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $36,600 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,270.