How much does an interpreter and translator make in New York?
$87,590a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $42.11 an hour or $7,299 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.11
- Vs. national median
- +46%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 2,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,200Median: $87,590Highest 10%: $135,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,200 | $23.17 | |
| 25th | $58,970 | $28.35 | |
| Median | $87,590 | $42.11 | |
| 75th | $109,200 | $52.48 | |
| 90th | $135,100 | $64.94 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators.
| Rochester, NY | $77,770 |
| Albany, NY | $69,470 |
| Buffalo, NY | $47,940 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Choreographer | $170,800 |
| Art Director | $143,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $137,900 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $124,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,100 |
| Producer and Director | $108,500 |
| Film and Video Editor | $104,600 |
| Editor | $102,100 |
| News Analyst | $101,700 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $100,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $42.11 ($87,590 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $87,590 against $60,170 nationally, 46% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $84,090, so New York pays 4% more.
Where does New York rank for interpreter and translator pay?
4 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does an interpreter and translator make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,100 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.