Translator & Interpreter salary in Florida
The median annual wage for interpreters and translators in Florida was $48,930 in May 2025, with an average of $58,900. About 4,200 people work in this occupation there.
That is 19% below the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in Florida (median $47,880), translators earn 2% more. With a location quotient of 1.26, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $34,290, while the top 10% earned more than $99,590. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,290 | $16.49 |
| 25th | $38,840 | $18.67 |
| Median | $48,930 | $23.53 |
| 75th | $78,500 | $37.74 |
| 90th | $99,590 | $47.88 |
Metro areas in Florida
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $61,920 | 580 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $61,120 | 960 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $60,930 | 160 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $57,520 | 140 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $53,460 | 40 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $49,470 | 1,170 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $47,400 | 40 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $47,140 | 50 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $44,180 | 80 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $38,130 | 90 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.