Interpreters and Translators Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $63,800 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.67
10th percentile $47,020
90th percentile $84,020
Employed locally 70
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,020
    25th
    $60,720
    50th (median)
    $63,800
    75th
    $65,430
    90th
    $84,020

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 92% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 8% 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
    New York $84,650
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,740
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $81,600
    Colorado Springs, CO $80,020
    Salem, OR $77,320

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $57,720
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    Graphic Designers $55,660
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,970
    Producers and Directors $60,480
    Editors $61,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Eugene, OR is $30.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Eugene, OR is 7.3% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $47,020 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,720.