Interpreters and Translators Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $49,080 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.60
10th percentile $34,230
90th percentile $89,760
Employed locally 380
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,230
    25th
    $38,390
    50th (median)
    $49,080
    75th
    $74,410
    90th
    $89,760

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 72% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 28% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $61,610
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $48,200

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Tucson, AZ is $23.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Tucson, AZ is 17.4% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $34,230 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,390.