Translator & Interpreter salary in Arizona
The median annual wage for interpreters and translators in Arizona was $50,150 in May 2025, with an average of $55,700. About 2,070 people work in this occupation there.
That is 17% below the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in Arizona (median $50,060), translators earn 0% more. With a location quotient of 1.91, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $32,280, while the top 10% earned more than $99,070. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,280 | $15.52 |
| 25th | $37,980 | $18.26 |
| Median | $50,150 | $24.11 |
| 75th | $64,600 | $31.06 |
| 90th | $99,070 | $47.63 |
Metro areas in Arizona
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson, AZ | $57,920 | 190 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $50,070 | 1,720 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.