Interpreters and Translators Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$59,440
↑ 34.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Interpreters and Translators — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Interpreters and Translators — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 34.6% since 2011 ($44,160 → $59,440)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $59,440
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.0%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -8%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,440 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $57,090 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | $53,640 | +9.2% |
| 2021 | $49,110 | -6.2% |
| 2020 | $52,330 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | $51,830 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | $49,930 | +5.8% |
| 2017 | $47,190 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | $46,120 | +4.4% |
| 2015 | $44,190 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | $43,590 | +2.8% |
| 2013 | $42,420 | -6.6% |
| 2012 | $45,430 | +2.9% |
| 2011 | $44,160 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.