Interpreters and Translators Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $66,860 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.15
10th percentile $37,480
90th percentile $127,580
Employed locally 220
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,480
    25th
    $46,910
    50th (median)
    $66,860
    75th
    $79,190
    90th
    $127,580

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 70% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 30% 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
    Lancaster, PA $75,010
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $64,770
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $62,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,520
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $60,310

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,750
    Producers and Directors$66,000
    Writers and Authors$74,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Raleigh, NC is $32.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Raleigh, NC is 12.5% above 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $37,480 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,910.