How much does an interpreter and translator make in Boston?
$75,120a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $36.12 an hour or $6,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.12
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 1,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,700Median: $75,120Highest 10%: $132,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,700 | $25.34 | |
| 25th | $61,000 | $29.33 | |
| Median | $75,120 | $36.12 | |
| 75th | $97,950 | $47.09 | |
| 90th | $132,300 | $63.62 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators.
| Worcester, MA | $72,750 |
| Providence, RI | $69,430 |
| Springfield, MA | $51,910 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $151,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,800 |
| Fashion Designer | $106,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $102,500 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $92,100 |
| Film and Video Editor | $88,910 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $86,470 |
| Editor | $86,410 |
| Writer and Author | $85,260 |
| Producer and Director | $83,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $36.12 ($75,120 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $75,120 against $60,170 nationally, 25% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $72,750, so Boston pays 3% more.
Where does Boston rank for interpreter and translator pay?
17 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does an interpreter and translator make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,300 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.