How much does an interpreter and translator make in Providence?
$69,430a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $33.38 an hour or $5,786 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.38
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,000Median: $69,430Highest 10%: $134,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,000 | $24.04 | |
| 25th | $53,750 | $25.84 | |
| Median | $69,430 | $33.38 | |
| 75th | $92,170 | $44.31 | |
| 90th | $134,300 | $64.55 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $93,220 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $92,250 |
| Technical Writer | $92,240 |
| Art Director | $81,820 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $80,040 |
| Film and Video Editor | $79,810 |
| Producer and Director | $78,530 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $77,210 |
| Editor | $76,180 |
| Writer and Author | $70,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $33.38 ($69,430 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $69,430 against $60,170 nationally, 15% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $82,320, so Providence pays 16% less.
Where does Providence rank for interpreter and translator pay?
27 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does an interpreter and translator make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,300 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.