Interpreters and Translators Salary in Florida
Interpreters and Translators in Florida make a median of $46,320 a year, or about $22.27 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $86K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $46K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level interpreters and translators (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $86K or more, a $55K spread from bottom to top.
Interpreters and Translators salary by metro in Florida
10 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $82K | +76% | 60 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $59K | +27% | 760 |
| Jacksonville | $58K | +25% | 230 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $57K | +22% | 540 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $51K | +9% | 40 |
| Tallahassee | $49K | +7% | 160 |
| Port St. Lucie | $49K | +6% | 30 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $48K | +4% | 50 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $46K | -1% | 1,540 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $36K | -23% | 110 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do interpreters and translators make in Florida?
The median is $46,320 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,340, and experienced interpreters and translators can clear $86,140. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $46K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,271/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 50.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a interpreters and translators salary go in Florida?
Florida 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 $46,987 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.