Interpreters and Translators Salary in Tennessee
Interpreters and Translators in Tennessee earn a median of $51,080 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($60,170)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,280; the top 10% earn over $78,480. Nationally the range is $37,070 to $103,660.
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Interpreters and Translators pay in Tennessee
How much do interpreters and translators make in Tennessee?
The median is $51,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,280 and the top 10% earn over $78,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for interpreters and translators?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 47 (−15% vs. the national median of $60,170). Living costs are not included.