Interpreters and Translators Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $39,320 -33.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.91
10th percentile $28,350
90th percentile $75,760
Employed locally 1,980
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,350
    25th
    $35,700
    50th (median)
    $39,320
    75th
    $57,660
    90th
    $75,760

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 49% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 51% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $66,560
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $56,490
    El Paso, TX $52,220
    Corpus Christi, TX $48,500
    Lubbock, TX $47,690
    Tyler, TX $44,670

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Editors $29,040
    Producers and Directors $56,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Houston, TX is $18.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Houston, TX is 33.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $28,350 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,700.