Translator & Interpreter salary in Maryland
The median annual wage for interpreters and translators in Maryland was $88,550 in May 2025, with an average of $87,160. About 1,150 people work in this occupation there.
That is 47% above the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in Maryland (median $59,510), translators earn 49% more. With a location quotient of 1.24, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $51,660, while the top 10% earned more than $120,900. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,660 | $24.84 |
| 25th | $63,270 | $30.42 |
| Median | $88,550 | $42.57 |
| 75th | $102,750 | $49.40 |
| 90th | $120,900 | $58.13 |
Metro areas in Maryland
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $83,200 | 370 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.