How much does an interpreter and translator make in Austin?
$62,900a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $30.24 an hour or $5,242 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.24
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,480Median: $62,900Highest 10%: $117,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,480 | $17.06 | |
| 25th | $46,390 | $22.30 | |
| Median | $62,900 | $30.24 | |
| 75th | $98,800 | $47.50 | |
| 90th | $117,100 | $56.32 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators.
| Dallas, TX | $56,920 |
| San Antonio, TX | $51,820 |
| Lubbock, TX | $50,480 |
| Houston, TX | $44,490 |
| El Paso, TX | $43,870 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $130,700 |
| Art Director | $100,700 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $100,500 |
| Technical Writer | $88,360 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $83,680 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $82,570 |
| Interior Designer | $78,390 |
| Producer and Director | $78,050 |
| Writer and Author | $75,380 |
| Camera Operator | $74,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $30.24 ($62,900 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $62,900 against $60,170 nationally, 5% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $47,510, so Austin pays 32% more.
Where does Austin rank for interpreter and translator pay?
58 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does an interpreter and translator make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,100 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.