How much does an interpreter and translator make in Tennessee?
$51,080a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in Tennessee. That is $24.56 an hour or $4,257 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.56
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,280Median: $51,080Highest 10%: $78,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,280 | $15.52 | |
| 25th | $39,080 | $18.79 | |
| Median | $51,080 | $24.56 | |
| 75th | $64,770 | $31.14 | |
| 90th | $78,480 | $37.73 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $66,720 |
| Knoxville, TN | $64,770 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $52,970 |
| Nashville, TN | $49,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for interpreter and translators.
| 28. South Dakota | $53,140 |
| 29. Nebraska | $53,050 |
| 30. Arkansas | $52,490 |
| 31. Tennessee | $51,080 |
| 32. South Carolina | $50,860 |
| 33. Nevada | $50,370 |
| 34. Arizona | $50,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $24.56 ($51,080 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $51,080 against $60,170 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for interpreter and translator pay?
Tennessee ranks 31 of 47 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays interpreter and translators the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $66,720 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.