Interpreters and Translators Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $48,200 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.17
10th percentile $36,110
90th percentile $96,080
Employed locally 1,520
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,110
    25th
    $37,970
    50th (median)
    $48,200
    75th
    $63,030
    90th
    $96,080

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 57% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 43% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $61,610
    Tucson, AZ $49,080

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Coaches and Scouts$48,000
    Interior Designers$63,970
    Audio and Video Technicians$45,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Phoenix, AZ is $23.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Phoenix, AZ is 18.9% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $36,110 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,970.