Interpreters and Translators Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $52,220 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.10
10th percentile $22,700
90th percentile $98,570
Employed locally 390
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,700
    25th
    $27,150
    50th (median)
    $52,220
    75th
    $80,450
    90th
    $98,570

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 89% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 11% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $56,490
    Corpus Christi, TX $48,500
    Lubbock, TX $47,690
    Tyler, TX $44,670
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,320

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $51,200
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,700
    Coaches and Scouts $34,200
    Graphic Designers $45,030
    Producers and Directors $46,240
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $76,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interpreters and Translators make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in El Paso, TX is $25.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.95 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Interpreters and Translators salaries?

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in El Paso, TX is 12.1% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $22,700 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,150.