Interpreters and Translators in Texas
Is Texas a good place for you to work as an Interpreter or Translator?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Interpreters and Translators in Texas are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Interpreters and Translators in Texas is growing faster than average.
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Interpreters and Translators in Texas earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Interpreters and Translators Work in Texas?
In 2018, there were 5,460 Interpreters and Translators working in the state.
There were 4,850 Interpreters and Translators employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 610 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 650 Interpreters and Translators working in it, which means Texas has more Interpreters and Translators than average.
Job Projections for Texas
Jobs for Interpreters and Translators in this state are growing at a rate of 24.4% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 17.7%.
Texas Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 660 annual job openings, and a total of 6,620 jobs for Texas Interpreters and Translators in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 7,800 annual jobs and 80,300 total jobs in 2026.
What do Interpreters and Translators Make in Texas?
In 2018 wages for Interpreters and Translators ranged from $25,370 to $88,690 with $52,830 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $12.2 to $42.64. The median hourly rate was $25.4.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $24.52 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.88.
The median salary in Texas is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Texas Metros for Interpreters and Translators
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Interpreters and Translators.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 1,110 | $45,930 |
Austin-Round Rock, TX | 650 | $74,260 |
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 340 | $45,210 |
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | 90 | $61,610 |
El Paso, TX | 70 | $31,770 |
Corpus Christi, TX | 50 | $55,600 |
Amarillo, TX | 40 | $32,820 |
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | 40 | $43,800 |
Tyler, TX | 40 | $36,170 |
Waco, TX | 40 | $51,050 |
Top States for Interpreters and Translators Employment
View the list below to see where most Interpreters and Translators work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 9,310 | $55,010 |
Texas | 5,460 | $52,830 |
Florida | 3,720 | $40,660 |
New York | 3,300 | $64,460 |
Arizona | 2,940 | $40,280 |
Massachusetts | 2,140 | $53,280 |
Virginia | 2,000 | $70,780 |
Illinois | 1,970 | $43,100 |
Ohio | 1,870 | $52,600 |
North Carolina | 1,770 | $43,770 |
Georgia | 1,610 | $55,250 |
Utah | 1,560 | $41,650 |
Colorado | 1,440 | $59,540 |
Minnesota | 1,440 | $53,250 |
Oregon | 1,210 | $49,950 |
Maryland | 1,120 | $71,280 |
Wisconsin | 1,070 | $50,800 |
Missouri | 980 | $57,090 |
Washington | 880 | $46,650 |
Michigan | 870 | $39,850 |
Below are the states where Interpreters and Translators get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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District of Columbia | $98,850 |
Maryland | $71,280 |
Virginia | $70,780 |
New Jersey | $64,600 |
New York | $64,460 |
Colorado | $59,540 |
New Mexico | $57,200 |
Missouri | $57,090 |
Georgia | $55,250 |
California | $55,010 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Susana Freixeiro under License
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