Interpreters and Translators Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • New York
Interpreters and Translators in New York earn a median salary of $75,352 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +26.8% vs the national median of $59,440. An estimated 3,780 interpreters and translators are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $66,210 to $83,740 depending on location.
$75,352
Avg median salary in New York
$83,740
Highest paying metro
$66,210
Lowest paying metro
3,780
Employed in New York
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Interpreters and Translators salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $83,740 | $52,050 | $105,260 | 3,060 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $77,120 | $54,270 | $109,380 | — |
| Rochester, NY | $76,610 | $61,700 | $95,000 | 520 |
| Buffalo, NY | $73,080 | $48,160 | $98,680 | 50 |
| Albany, NY | $66,210 | $66,210 | $84,170 | 150 |