Interpreters and Translators Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $54,630 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.26
10th percentile $38,860
90th percentile $85,610
Employed locally 40
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,860
    25th
    $44,680
    50th (median)
    $54,630
    75th
    $84,990
    90th
    $85,610

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 81% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 19% 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
    Richmond, VA $67,450
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $62,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,520

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Roanoke, VA is $26.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Roanoke, VA is 8.1% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $38,860 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,680.