Interpreters and Translators Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $47,690 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.93
10th percentile $23,530
90th percentile $73,920
Employed locally 50
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,530
    25th
    $26,710
    50th (median)
    $47,690
    75th
    $56,050
    90th
    $73,920

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 77% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 23% 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
    Tyler, TX $44,670
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,320

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Lubbock, TX is $22.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Lubbock, TX is 19.8% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $23,530 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,710.