Interpreters and Translators Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $67,450 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.43
10th percentile $41,520
90th percentile $102,030
Employed locally 180
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,520
    25th
    $50,970
    50th (median)
    $67,450
    75th
    $85,700
    90th
    $102,030

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 80% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 20% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $85,590
    Savannah, GA $75,230
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $62,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,520
    Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $57,700

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Richmond, VA is $32.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Richmond, VA is 13.5% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $41,520 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,970.