How much does an interpreter and translator make in Denver?
$74,850a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $35.99 an hour or $6,238 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.99
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,730Median: $74,850Highest 10%: $106,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,730 | $28.72 | |
| 25th | $62,060 | $29.84 | |
| Median | $74,850 | $35.99 | |
| 75th | $100,100 | $48.14 | |
| 90th | $106,200 | $51.06 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators.
| Boulder, CO | $75,060 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $67,560 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $103,400 |
| Art Director | $99,990 |
| Fashion Designer | $99,420 |
| Film and Video Editor | $93,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $91,290 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $84,230 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $83,000 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $82,930 |
| Producer and Director | $80,590 |
| Interior Designer | $80,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $35.99 ($74,850 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $74,850 against $60,170 nationally, 24% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $71,790, so Denver pays 4% more.
Where does Denver rank for interpreter and translator pay?
19 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does an interpreter and translator make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,200 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.