Interpreters and Translators Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $58,470 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.11
10th percentile $34,600
90th percentile $97,320
Employed locally 50
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,600
    25th
    $47,510
    50th (median)
    $58,470
    75th
    $74,310
    90th
    $97,320

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 61% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 39% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,670
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $72,190
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $67,490
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $65,990
    Akron, OH $63,460
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $62,690

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Anchorage, AK is $28.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Anchorage, AK is 1.6% below 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $34,600 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,510.