How much does an interpreter and translator make in Baltimore?
$83,200a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $40.00 an hour or $6,933 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.00
- Vs. national median
- +38%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,240Median: $83,200Highest 10%: $120,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,240 | $26.08 | |
| 25th | $65,200 | $31.35 | |
| Median | $83,200 | $40.00 | |
| 75th | $102,800 | $49.40 | |
| 90th | $120,800 | $58.08 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators.
| Washington, DC | $94,510 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $57,940 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Artist and Related Worker | $132,600 |
| Technical Writer | $102,100 |
| Art Director | $97,460 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $90,050 |
| Musician and Singer | $90,040 |
| Writer and Author | $87,020 |
| Producer and Director | $80,850 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,280 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $79,820 |
| Editor | $79,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $40.00 ($83,200 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $83,200 against $60,170 nationally, 38% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $88,550, so Baltimore pays 6% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for interpreter and translator pay?
7 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does an interpreter and translator make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,800 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.