Interpreters and Translators Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $47,430 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.80
10th percentile $30,390
90th percentile $81,400
Employed locally 60
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,390
    25th
    $36,070
    50th (median)
    $47,430
    75th
    $63,790
    90th
    $81,400

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 61% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 39% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $83,740
    Maryland $78,350
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $77,710
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $77,120

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Fayetteville, AR is $22.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Fayetteville, AR is 20.2% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $30,390 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,070.