How much does an interpreter and translator make in North Carolina?
$50,030a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in North Carolina. That is $24.05 an hour or $4,169 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.05
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,510Median: $50,030Highest 10%: $101,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,510 | $16.59 | |
| 25th | $41,580 | $19.99 | |
| Median | $50,030 | $24.05 | |
| 75th | $69,070 | $33.21 | |
| 90th | $101,100 | $48.61 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hickory, NC | $53,790 |
| Greenville, NC | $53,140 |
| Charlotte, NC | $52,640 |
| Durham, NC | $51,990 |
| Raleigh, NC | $51,270 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $49,350 |
| Greensboro, NC | $43,470 |
| Asheville, NC | $41,580 |
| Burlington, NC | $38,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for interpreter and translators.
| 32. South Carolina | $50,860 |
| 33. Nevada | $50,370 |
| 34. Arizona | $50,150 |
| 35. North Carolina | $50,030 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $48,980 |
| 37. Florida | $48,930 |
| 38. Louisiana | $48,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $24.05 ($50,030 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $50,030 against $60,170 nationally, 17% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for interpreter and translator pay?
North Carolina ranks 35 of 47 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays interpreter and translators the most?
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC, with a median of $53,790 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.