Interpreters and Translators Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $58,170 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.97
10th percentile $32,150
90th percentile $108,130
Employed locally 50
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,150
    25th
    $48,480
    50th (median)
    $58,170
    75th
    $58,170
    90th
    $108,130

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 93% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 7% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $66,210
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,180
    Wisconsin $61,000
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $57,100
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $56,630

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Spartanburg, SC is $27.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Spartanburg, SC is 2.1% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $32,150 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,480.