Interpreters and Translators Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $56,490 -5% vs national
Median hourly $27.16
10th percentile $29,720
90th percentile $82,260
Employed locally 1,290
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,720
    25th
    $32,530
    50th (median)
    $56,490
    75th
    $60,830
    90th
    $82,260

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 65% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 35% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $66,560
    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 Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Dallas, TX is $27.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Dallas, TX 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $29,720 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,530.