How much does an interpreter and translator make in Houston?
$44,490a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $21.39 an hour or $3,708 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.39
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 144 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 2,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,750Median: $44,490Highest 10%: $77,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,750 | $16.71 | |
| 25th | $36,480 | $17.54 | |
| Median | $44,490 | $21.39 | |
| 75th | $59,940 | $28.82 | |
| 90th | $77,380 | $37.20 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators.
| Austin, TX | $62,900 |
| Dallas, TX | $56,920 |
| San Antonio, TX | $51,820 |
| Lubbock, TX | $50,480 |
| El Paso, TX | $43,870 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $21.39 ($44,490 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $44,490 against $60,170 nationally, 26% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $47,510, so Houston pays 6% less.
Where does Houston rank for interpreter and translator pay?
144 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does an interpreter and translator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,380 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.