Interpreters and Translators Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $60,450 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.06
10th percentile $54,530
90th percentile $76,770
Employed locally 40
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,530
    25th
    $55,820
    50th (median)
    $60,450
    75th
    $72,670
    90th
    $76,770

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 66% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 34% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,670
    District of Columbia $81,140
    Colorado Springs, CO $80,020
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,730
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $73,520
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $73,220

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interpreters and Translators make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Fort Collins, CO is $29.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.07 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Interpreters and Translators salaries?

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Fort Collins, CO is 1.7% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $54,530 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,820.