Interpreters and Translators Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $66,560 +12% vs national
Median hourly $32.00
10th percentile $31,010
90th percentile $120,020
Employed locally 480
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,010
    25th
    $45,490
    50th (median)
    $66,560
    75th
    $93,200
    90th
    $120,020

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 68% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 32% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $56,490
    El Paso, TX $52,220
    Corpus Christi, TX $48,500
    Lubbock, TX $47,690
    Tyler, TX $44,670
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,320

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Austin, TX is $32.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Austin, TX is 12% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $31,010 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,490.