Interpreters and Translators Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $45,700 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.97
10th percentile $31,340
90th percentile $95,080
Employed locally 1,540
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,340
    25th
    $31,340
    50th (median)
    $45,700
    75th
    $73,500
    90th
    $95,080

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 64% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 36% 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
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $81,600
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,960
    Jacksonville, FL $57,920
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $56,510
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $50,550
    Tallahassee, FL $49,440

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Tampa, FL is $21.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Tampa, FL is 23.1% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $31,340 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,340.