Interpreters and Translators Salary in North Carolina
Interpreters and Translators in North Carolina earn a median of $50,030 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,030
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($60,170)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,780
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,510; the top 10% earn over $101,110. Nationally the range is $37,070 to $103,660.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Interpreters and Translators pay in North Carolina
How much do interpreters and translators make in North Carolina?
The median is $50,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,510 and the top 10% earn over $101,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for interpreters and translators?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 47 (−17% vs. the national median of $60,170). Living costs are not included.