How much does an interpreter and translator make in Dallas?
$56,920a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $27.37 an hour or $4,743 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.37
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 88 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 1,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,730Median: $56,920Highest 10%: $80,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,730 | $16.22 | |
| 25th | $44,390 | $21.34 | |
| Median | $56,920 | $27.37 | |
| 75th | $73,200 | $35.19 | |
| 90th | $80,250 | $38.58 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators.
| Austin, TX | $62,900 |
| San Antonio, TX | $51,820 |
| Lubbock, TX | $50,480 |
| Houston, TX | $44,490 |
| El Paso, TX | $43,870 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $126,000 |
| Art Director | $87,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,920 |
| Technical Writer | $86,520 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $79,390 |
| Musician and Singer | $79,000 |
| Producer and Director | $77,260 |
| Music Director and Composer | $76,700 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,280 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $67,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $27.37 ($56,920 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $56,920 against $60,170 nationally, 5% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $47,510, so Dallas pays 20% more.
Where does Dallas rank for interpreter and translator pay?
88 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does an interpreter and translator make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,250 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.