Interpreters and Translators Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $52,360 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.18
10th percentile $34,620
90th percentile $115,400
Employed locally 40
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,620
    25th
    $47,550
    50th (median)
    $52,360
    75th
    $63,470
    90th
    $115,400

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 87% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 13% 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
    Lancaster, PA $75,010
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $66,860
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $64,770
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $62,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,520

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    Public Relations Specialists $49,580
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    Writers and Authors $33,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Hickory, NC is $25.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Hickory, NC is 11.9% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $34,620 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,550.