Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Translator & Interpreter salary in Virginia
$63,030
Median annual
$30.30
Median hourly
$74,320
Mean annual
1,630
Employed
The median annual wage for interpreters and translators in Virginia was $63,030 in May 2025, with an average of $74,320. About 1,630 people work in this occupation there.
That is 5% above the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in Virginia (median $55,690), translators earn 13% more.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $43,160, while the top 10% earned more than $123,490. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,160 | $20.75 |
| 25th | $47,500 | $22.84 |
| Median | $63,030 | $30.30 |
| 75th | $86,920 | $41.79 |
| 90th | $123,490 | $59.37 |
Metro areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $78,030 | 140 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $65,910 | 40 |
| Roanoke, VA | $54,630 | 40 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $40,580 | 30 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.