Interpreters and Translators Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $56,440 -5% vs national
Median hourly $27.14
10th percentile $37,160
90th percentile $87,200
Employed locally 50
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,160
    25th
    $46,280
    50th (median)
    $56,440
    75th
    $80,620
    90th
    $87,200

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 62% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 38% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $85,590
    Savannah, GA $75,230
    Richmond, VA $67,450
    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 Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Charlottesville, VA is $27.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Charlottesville, VA is 5% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $37,160 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,280.