How much does an interpreter and translator make in Portland?
$60,960a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $29.31 an hour or $5,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.31
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,770Median: $60,960Highest 10%: $94,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,770 | $21.04 | |
| 25th | $50,290 | $24.18 | |
| Median | $60,960 | $29.31 | |
| 75th | $75,430 | $36.26 | |
| 90th | $94,460 | $45.41 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators.
| Salem, OR | $80,960 |
| Eugene, OR | $66,940 |
| Bend, OR | $62,630 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $145,400 |
| Fine Artist | $98,540 |
| Producer and Director | $88,450 |
| Writer and Author | $87,560 |
| Technical Writer | $81,540 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,450 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $80,640 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,380 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $76,050 |
| Graphic Designer | $75,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $29.31 ($60,960 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $60,960 against $60,170 nationally, 1% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $66,300, so Portland pays 8% less.
Where does Portland rank for interpreter and translator pay?
71 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does an interpreter and translator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,460 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.