How much does an interpreter and translator make in Atlanta?
$60,420a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $29.05 an hour or $5,035 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.05
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 1,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,820Median: $60,420Highest 10%: $98,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,820 | $18.18 | |
| 25th | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| Median | $60,420 | $29.05 | |
| 75th | $84,800 | $40.77 | |
| 90th | $98,980 | $47.59 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators.
| Chattanooga, TN | $52,970 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actor | $135,800 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $122,600 |
| Art Director | $111,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,680 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $94,530 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $86,610 |
| News Analyst | $85,040 |
| Writer and Author | $81,990 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,960 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $80,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $29.05 ($60,420 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $60,420 against $60,170 nationally, 0% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $57,880, so Atlanta pays 4% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for interpreter and translator pay?
77 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does an interpreter and translator make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,980 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.