Interpreters and Translators Salary
Interpreters and Translators in Colorado make a median of $71,790 a year, or about $34.51 an hour. The range runs from $51K at the entry level to $105K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $72K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level interpreters and translators (10th percentile) start around $51K. Mid-career wages sit at $72K. Top earners bring in $105K or more, a $54K spread from bottom to top.
Interpreters and Translators salary by metro in Colorado
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $75K | +5% | 50 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $75K | +4% | 460 |
| Colorado Springs | $68K | -6% | 120 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $64K | -10% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for interpreters and translators in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new interpreters and translators typically earn — is $51K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,074/month.
Is interpreters and translator a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 19% above the national median — $72K here vs. $60K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for interpreters and translators?
Colorado pays $72K median vs. the U.S. average of $60K — that’s +19%.
How much do interpreters and translators make in Colorado?
The median is $71,790 a year, that works out to about $35 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $51,230, and experienced interpreters and translators can clear $105,180. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $72K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,644/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a interpreters and translators salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median interpreters and translators salary is worth about $71,790 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do interpreters and translators get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.