Interpreters and Translators Salary in Texas
Interpreters and Translators in Texas make a median of $45,610 a year, or about $21.93 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $84K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $46K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level interpreters and translators (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $84K or more, a $55K spread from bottom to top.
Interpreters and Translators salary by metro in Texas
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $67K | +46% | 480 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $56K | +24% | 1,290 |
| El Paso | $52K | +14% | 390 |
| Corpus Christi | $49K | +6% | 30 |
| Lubbock | $48K | +5% | 50 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $39K | -14% | 1,980 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $39K | -15% | 30 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $37K | -19% | 450 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do interpreters and translators make in Texas?
The median is $45,610 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,710, and experienced interpreters and translators can clear $84,030. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $46K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,224/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 43.9% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $49,852 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.