How much does an interpreter and translator make in Seattle?
$65,800a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $31.63 an hour or $5,483 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.63
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,680Median: $65,800Highest 10%: $104,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,680 | $22.92 | |
| 25th | $49,680 | $23.88 | |
| Median | $65,800 | $31.63 | |
| 75th | $82,990 | $39.90 | |
| 90th | $104,300 | $50.13 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators.
| Portland, OR | $60,960 |
| Kennewick, WA | $52,000 |
| Spokane, WA | $41,840 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $134,100 |
| Lighting Technician | $126,100 |
| Art Director | $124,600 |
| Technical Writer | $107,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $105,000 |
| Writer and Author | $98,730 |
| Musician and Singer | $96,820 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $96,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $96,000 |
| Producer and Director | $86,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $31.63 ($65,800 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $65,800 against $60,170 nationally, 9% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $61,750, so Seattle pays 7% more.
Where does Seattle rank for interpreter and translator pay?
39 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does an interpreter and translator make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,300 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.