Interpreters and Translators Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $39,210 -34% vs national
Median hourly $18.85
10th percentile $33,330
90th percentile $49,650
Employed locally 40
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,330
    25th
    $33,330
    50th (median)
    $39,210
    75th
    $49,650
    90th
    $49,650

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 48% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 52% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $66,210
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,180
    Wisconsin $61,000
    Spartanburg, SC $58,170
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,100

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interpreters and Translators make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Hilton Head Island, SC is $18.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.87 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Interpreters and Translators salaries?

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 34% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $33,330 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,330.