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Interpreters and Translators Salary in Texas
Ranked #33 of 47 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of interpreters and translatorss in Texas earn between $31,500 and $89,140. 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 Texas is $55,840, about 15.9% below the U.S. average ($66,360). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $62,900 | $72,500 | 600 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $60,600 | $57,010 | 40 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $56,920 | $60,820 | 1,280 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $51,820 | $58,500 | 380 |
| Lubbock, TX | $50,480 | $58,820 | 60 |
| Tyler, TX | $44,670 | $44,890 | 30 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $44,490 | $51,170 | 2,530 |
| El Paso, TX | $43,870 | $55,020 | 530 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do interpreters and translators make in Texas?
The median interpreters and translators salary in Texas is $47,510 per year (mean $55,840), and about 80% earn between $31,500 and $89,140.
How much do interpreters and translators make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $27 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $55,840 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for interpreters and translators?
Texas ranks #33 of 47 states for interpreters and translators pay. Its mean salary of $55,840 is about 15.9% below the U.S. average of $66,360.
Which metro areas in Texas pay interpreters and translators the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for interpreters and translators are Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($62,900), Corpus Christi, TX ($60,600), Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($56,920), by median annual wage.