DC · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 27-3091

Interpreters and Translators Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual Salary $81,140 +37% above national average (national: $59,440)
$88,370Mean Annual
$39Median Hourly
160Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$81,140
$54,870
10th pct.
$128,670
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$54,870$26.38
25th percentile$62,930$30.26
50th percentile (median)$81,140$39.01
75th percentile$108,970$52.39
90th percentile (top earners)$128,670$61.86
Mean (average)$88,370$42.49

How District of Columbia Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. District of Columbia
District of Columbia (current) $81,140
New York $84,650 +4%
Maryland $78,350 -3%
Virginia $74,250 -8%
California $73,510 -9%
Washington $69,620 -14%
Colorado $66,590 -18%
Utah $65,990 -19%
Massachusetts $65,490 -19%

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Related Occupations in District of Columbia

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Paramedics $80,950 N/A
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $81,470 N/A
Editors $81,580 3,580
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $81,810 460
Electricians $81,950 2,130
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $81,950 640

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Interpreters and Translators salary in District of Columbia?

The mean interpreters and translators salary in District of Columbia is $88,370 per year. The median (middle) salary is $81,140 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Interpreters and Translators in District of Columbia?

Entry-level interpreters and translatorss (10th percentile) in District of Columbia typically earn around $54,870 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $62,930 per year.

What is the highest Interpreters and Translators salary in District of Columbia?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in District of Columbia make approximately $128,670 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $108,970 per year.

How does the District of Columbia Interpreters and Translators salary compare to the national average?

The median interpreters and translators salary in District of Columbia is $81,140, which is +37% above national average of $59,440.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes