Interpreters and Translators Salary in Ohio
Interpreters and Translators in Ohio make a median of $57,850 a year, or about $27.81 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $82K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Ohio. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $58K get you in Ohio?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio
Entry-level interpreters and translators (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $58K. Top earners bring in $82K or more, a $45K spread from bottom to top.
Interpreters and Translators salary by metro in Ohio
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | $63K | +10% | 60 |
| Columbus | $60K | +4% | 540 |
| Cincinnati | $58K | +0% | 320 |
| Cleveland | $56K | -4% | 190 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $55K | -5% | 100 |
| Toledo | $49K | -15% | 60 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $48K | -16% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do interpreters and translators make in Ohio?
The median is $57,850 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,700, and experienced interpreters and translators can clear $81,730. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $58K enough to live in Ohio?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,969/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 29.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a interpreters and translators salary go in Ohio?
Ohio 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 $63,259 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.