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Interpreters and Translators Salary in Manchester-Nashua, NH

Interpreters and Translators in Manchester-Nashua, NH make a median of $53,240 a year, or about $25.6 an hour. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $67K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 105.66), so that salary is closer to $50,388 in real purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $2,127/month — about 57.5% of take-home, which is tight.

$53K
Median annual
$25.6/hr
Hourly rate
$49K
Entry level (10th %)
$67K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $53K get you in Manchester-Nashua?

Estimated take-home pay$3,735/mo
Rent (2BR median)-$2,127/mo
Rent as % of take-home56.9% ⚠ above 30% guideline
Groceries-$414/mo
Utilities-$207/mo
Transportation-$363/mo
Healthcare *-$241/mo
Left over$383/mo

Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Manchester-Nashua’s Regional Price Parity (105.66). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Manchester-Nashua, NH

Bar chart showing Interpreters and Translators salary percentiles in Manchester-Nashua, NH: 10th percentile $48,630, 25th percentile $48,630, median $53,240, 75th percentile $66,970, 90th percentile $66,970. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$49K25th$49KMedian$53K75th$67K90th$67K
Bar chart showing Interpreters and Translators salary percentiles in Manchester-Nashua, NH: 10th percentile $48,630, 25th percentile $48,630, median $53,240, 75th percentile $66,970, 90th percentile $66,970. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level interpreters and translators (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $53K. Top earners bring in $67K or more, a $18K spread from bottom to top.

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Interpreters and Translators pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
New York$85K+42%3,650
District of Columbia$81K+37%160
Maryland$78K+32%870
Virginia$74K+25%2,610
California$74K+24%6,710
Washington$70K+17%1,620
Utah$66K+11%690
Massachusetts$65K+10%2,250
West Virginia$64K+7%60
Minnesota$63K+7%1,060
Georgia$62K+4%1,730
Oregon$62K+3%1,220
Wisconsin$61K+3%1,190
Vermont$60K+1%80
Alaska$59K-0%100
New Mexico$59K-1%460
Ohio$58K-3%1,670
Wyoming$58K-3%30
Connecticut$58K-3%220
Idaho$56K-5%300
Maine$55K-8%130
New Hampshire$55K-8%50
Illinois$54K-9%1,860
Kentucky$54K-9%570
Michigan$52K-12%540
Missouri$52K-12%400
Arkansas$51K-14%230
North Carolina$51K-14%1,800
Iowa$50K-16%510
Delaware$50K-16%90
South Dakota$50K-17%230
Tennessee$49K-17%710
Nebraska$49K-17%570
Pennsylvania$49K-18%1,050
Arizona$48K-19%2,040
Nevada$48K-19%450
Kansas$48K-20%440
Hawaii$48K-20%70
Indiana$47K-20%990
South Carolina$47K-21%440
Oklahoma$47K-22%330
Florida$46K-22%4,500
Montana$46K-22%60
North Dakota$46K-22%N/A
Alabama$46K-23%360
Texas$46K-23%5,820
New Jersey$45K-24%1,090
Louisiana$45K-24%150
Mississippi$43K-27%N/A
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Frequently asked questions

How much do interpreters and translators make in Manchester-Nashua, NH?

The median is $53,240 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,630, and experienced interpreters and translators can clear $66,970. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $53K enough to live in Manchester-Nashua?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,735/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,127/month, which eats 56.9% 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 Manchester-Nashua?

Manchester-Nashua has a Regional Price Parity of 105.66 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median interpreters and translators salary is worth about $50,388 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.

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