Interpreters and Translators Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $59,040 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.39
10th percentile $50,680
90th percentile $87,850
Employed locally 140
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,680
    25th
    $51,030
    50th (median)
    $59,040
    75th
    $69,030
    90th
    $87,850

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 71% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 29% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $85,660
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $77,710
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $70,220
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $64,770
    Cedar Rapids, IA $64,230
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $59,640

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interpreters and Translators make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Boise City, ID is $28.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.80 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Interpreters and Translators salaries?

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Boise City, ID is 0.7% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $50,680 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,030.