How much does an interpreter and translator make in New York?
$84,090a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in New York. That is $40.43 an hour or $7,008 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.43
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 3,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,930Median: $84,090Highest 10%: $127,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,930 | $23.52 | |
| 25th | $56,010 | $26.93 | |
| Median | $84,090 | $40.43 | |
| 75th | $107,800 | $51.83 | |
| 90th | $127,400 | $61.23 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $87,590 |
| Rochester, NY | $77,770 |
| Albany, NY | $69,470 |
| Buffalo, NY | $47,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for interpreter and translators.
| 1. District of Columbia | $110,000 |
| 2. Maryland | $88,550 |
| 3. New York | $84,090 |
| 4. Rhode Island | $82,320 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $72,750 |
| 6. Colorado | $71,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $40.43 ($84,090 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $84,090 against $60,170 nationally, 40% more.
Where does New York rank for interpreter and translator pay?
New York ranks 3 of 47 states.
Which city in New York pays interpreter and translators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $87,590 a year.
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.