How much does an interpreter and translator make in St. Louis?
$57,480a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $27.63 an hour or $4,790 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.63
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,910Median: $57,480Highest 10%: $97,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,910 | $17.75 | |
| 25th | $46,810 | $22.50 | |
| Median | $57,480 | $27.63 | |
| 75th | $82,560 | $39.69 | |
| 90th | $97,260 | $46.76 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators.
| Kansas City, MO | $60,850 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $203,400 |
| Art Director | $101,500 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $96,010 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $85,530 |
| Producer and Director | $82,750 |
| Musician and Singer | $81,580 |
| Technical Writer | $80,840 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $76,310 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $75,820 |
| Film and Video Editor | $72,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $27.63 ($57,480 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $57,480 against $60,170 nationally, 4% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $57,010, so St. Louis pays 1% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for interpreter and translator pay?
86 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does an interpreter and translator make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,260 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.