How much does an interpreter and translator make in Cleveland?
$65,410a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $31.45 an hour or $5,451 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.45
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,910Median: $65,410Highest 10%: $98,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,910 | $13.42 | |
| 25th | $46,780 | $22.49 | |
| Median | $65,410 | $31.45 | |
| 75th | $80,800 | $38.85 | |
| 90th | $98,850 | $47.52 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators.
| Akron, OH | $80,640 |
| Dayton, OH | $64,010 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $61,100 |
| Columbus, OH | $55,380 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $95,420 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $78,270 |
| Technical Writer | $75,810 |
| Musician and Singer | $74,440 |
| Music Director and Composer | $74,370 |
| Editor | $73,850 |
| Producer and Director | $71,160 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $66,610 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $66,220 |
| Interior Designer | $62,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $31.45 ($65,410 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in Cleveland than the national average?
Yes: $65,410 against $60,170 nationally, 9% more.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $61,230, so Cleveland pays 7% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for interpreter and translator pay?
41 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does an interpreter and translator make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,850 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.