Interpreters and Translators Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $39,170 -34.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.83
10th percentile $36,060
90th percentile $57,040
Employed locally 90
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,060
    25th
    $38,760
    50th (median)
    $39,170
    75th
    $50,390
    90th
    $57,040

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 57% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 43% 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
    Lancaster, PA $75,010
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $66,860
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $64,770
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $62,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,520

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Asheville, NC is $18.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Asheville, NC is 34.1% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $36,060 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,760.