Interpreters and Translators Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $57,030 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.42
10th percentile $36,830
90th percentile $99,250
Employed locally 70
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,830
    25th
    $40,390
    50th (median)
    $57,030
    75th
    $82,830
    90th
    $99,250

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 84% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 16% 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
    Roanoke, VA $54,630
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $49,130
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $47,420
    Oklahoma $46,640
    Oklahoma City, OK $46,640

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Tulsa, OK is $27.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Tulsa, OK is 4.1% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $36,830 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,390.