Interpreters and Translators Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $57,260 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.53
10th percentile $48,650
90th percentile $78,150
Employed locally 240
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,650
    25th
    $51,690
    50th (median)
    $57,260
    75th
    $67,620
    90th
    $78,150

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 61% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 39% 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
    Maryland $78,350
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $78,140
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,730
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $72,160
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $70,220
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $66,560

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $46,460
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    Public Relations Specialists $73,820
    Graphic Designers $65,590
    Editors $71,630
    Producers and Directors $76,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Worcester, MA is $27.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Worcester, MA is 3.7% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $48,650 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,690.