Interpreters and Translators Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $36,910 -37.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.75
10th percentile $25,600
90th percentile $83,810
Employed locally 450
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,600
    25th
    $25,600
    50th (median)
    $36,910
    75th
    $58,790
    90th
    $83,810

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 50% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 50% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $66,560
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $56,490
    El Paso, TX $52,220
    Corpus Christi, TX $48,500
    Lubbock, TX $47,690
    Tyler, TX $44,670

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Producers and Directors $61,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interpreters and Translators make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in San Antonio, TX is $17.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.25 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Interpreters and Translators salaries?

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in San Antonio, TX is 37.9% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $25,600 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,600.