Interpreters and Translators Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $61,020 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.34
10th percentile $58,870
90th percentile $92,220
Employed locally 50
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,870
    25th
    $58,870
    50th (median)
    $61,020
    75th
    $82,060
    90th
    $92,220

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 59% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 41% 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
    District of Columbia $81,140
    Colorado Springs, CO $80,020
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,730
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $73,520
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $73,220

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Boulder, CO is $29.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Boulder, CO is 2.7% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $58,870 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,870.