Interpreters and Translators Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $63,140 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.36
10th percentile $37,640
90th percentile $92,320
Employed locally 40
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,640
    25th
    $49,540
    50th (median)
    $63,140
    75th
    $74,170
    90th
    $92,320

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 77% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 23% 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
    Lancaster, PA $75,010
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,840
    Pittsburgh, PA $64,260
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,960
    Spartanburg, SC $58,170
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $53,570

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in York, PA is $30.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in York, PA is 6.2% above 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 York?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $37,640 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,540.