Interpreters and Translators Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $44,670 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.47
10th percentile $30,120
90th percentile $56,030
Employed locally 30
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,120
    25th
    $42,340
    50th (median)
    $44,670
    75th
    $47,390
    90th
    $56,030

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 62% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 38% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,320

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Tyler, TX is $21.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Tyler, TX is 24.8% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $30,120 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,340.