Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Translator & Interpreter salary in Oregon
$66,300
Median annual
$31.88
Median hourly
$68,870
Mean annual
660
Employed
In Oregon, a typical translator earned $66,300 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $68,870. About 660 people work in this occupation there.
That is 10% above the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in Oregon (median $57,000), translators earn 16% more.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $47,090, while the top 10% earned more than $95,770. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,090 | $22.64 |
| 25th | $56,200 | $27.02 |
| Median | $66,300 | $31.88 |
| 75th | $80,580 | $38.74 |
| 90th | $95,770 | $46.05 |
Metro areas in Oregon
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Salem, OR | $80,960 | 100 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $66,940 | 60 |
| Medford, OR | $63,810 | 40 |
| Bend, OR | $62,630 | 50 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $60,960 | 440 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.