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Converts speech or written material between languages in healthcare, courts, schools, government and business.
$37,070
Lower reported wage
$60,170
Median
$103,660
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Interpreters and Translators (27-3091): BLS OEWS May 2025 annual United States median (50th percentile) $60,170. The lower and upper figures are the published 10th and 90th percentiles. They describe the wage distribution, not starting or senior pay. Wage figures reviewed October 27, 2026. Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/interpreters-and-translators.htm . Employment and growth retain their existing source periods and were not refreshed in this wage review.
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One language route; add professional translation or interpreting preparation. [1]
Interpret spoken or signed messages, or translate written material. [1]
Conferences, schools, healthcare, courts, offices, or remote work. [1]
Part-time work and variable or irregular hours are common. [1]
Accuracy, concentration, and cultural understanding matter. [1]
Experience can support complex assignments and editorial responsibility. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.