Interpreters and Translators Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $51,390 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.71
10th percentile $31,340
90th percentile $73,770
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,340
    25th
    $48,720
    50th (median)
    $51,390
    75th
    $51,760
    90th
    $73,770

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 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
    Lancaster, PA $75,010
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,840
    Pittsburgh, PA $64,260
    York-Hanover, PA $63,140
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,960
    Spartanburg, SC $58,170

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Producers and Directors$74,670
    Editors$50,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Harrisburg, PA is $24.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Harrisburg, PA is 13.5% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $31,340 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,720.