Interpreters and Translators Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $65,990 +11% vs national
Median hourly $31.72
10th percentile $43,800
90th percentile $93,950
Employed locally 490
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,800
    25th
    $51,650
    50th (median)
    $65,990
    75th
    $79,450
    90th
    $93,950

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 69% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 31% 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
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $67,720
    Ogden, UT $67,120
    Utah $65,990
    St. George, UT $64,320
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,180
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $60,670

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interpreters and Translators make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Salt Lake City, UT is $31.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.52 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Interpreters and Translators salaries?

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 11% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $43,800 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,650.