Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Translator & Interpreter salary in Georgia
$57,880
Median annual
$27.83
Median hourly
$61,750
Mean annual
1,600
Employed
In Georgia, a typical translator earned $57,880 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $61,750. About 1,600 people work in this occupation there.
That is 4% below the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in Georgia (median $48,170), translators earn 20% more.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $35,370, while the top 10% earned more than $98,980. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,370 | $17.01 |
| 25th | $46,470 | $22.34 |
| Median | $57,880 | $27.83 |
| 75th | $82,510 | $39.67 |
| 90th | $98,980 | $47.59 |
Metro areas in Georgia
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $60,420 | 1,130 |
| Savannah, GA | $60,260 | 30 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $48,820 | 40 |
| Gainesville, GA | $42,660 | 40 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.