Interpreters and Translators Salary in District of Columbia
Interpreters and Translators in District of Columbia earn a median of $109,970 a year, +83% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $109,970
- vs. U.S. median
- +83% ($60,170)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,720; the top 10% earn over $128,610. Nationally the range is $37,070 to $103,660.
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Interpreters and Translators pay in District of Columbia
How much do interpreters and translators make in District of Columbia?
The median is $109,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,720 and the top 10% earn over $128,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for interpreters and translators?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 47 (+83% vs. the national median of $60,170). Living costs are not included.