Interpreters and Translators Salary in New York
Ranked #3 of 47 · NY
30.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $86,550 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $84,090
Employment 3,240
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $48,930P25 $56,010 Median $84,090P75 $107,800P90 $127,350
About 80% of interpreters and translatorss in New York earn between $48,930 and $127,350. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean interpreters and translators salary in New York is $86,550, about 30.4% above the U.S. average ($66,360). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $87,590 | $91,110 | 2,520 |
| Rochester, NY | $77,770 | $80,550 | 450 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $77,120 | $81,800 | — |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $69,470 | $73,300 | 150 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $47,940 | $54,910 | 150 |