Interpreters and Translators pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,010 or more. The middle half of interpreters and translators in Tucson earn between $46,790 and $77,730.
- $31K10th
- $47K25th
- $58KMedian
- $78K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,310 | $5,109 | $29.48 |
| Median | $57,920 | $4,827 | $27.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,790 | $3,899 | $22.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,730 | $6,478 | $37.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Interpreters and Translators pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Interpreters and translators in Tucson earn 10% more than the Arizona average ($55,700) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($66,360). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $60,170.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $61,310 | $57,920 | $31,470 | $95,010 | 190 |
| Arizona | $55,700 | $50,150 | $32,280 | $99,070 | 2,070 |
| United States | $66,360 | $60,170 | $37,070 | $103,660 | 52,060 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Interpreters and Translators salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $61,310, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $50,304 a year, or $4,192 a month and $1,935 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tucson a good place for interpreters and translators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $61,310 buys what about $63,274 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Interpreters and Translators salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 1st of 2 Arizona metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Tucson$61,310
- Phoenix$54,370
Highest-paying cities for interpreters and translators
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($93,650).
- San Jose, CA$93,650
- Washington, DC$93,460
- Santa Maria, CA$92,880
- New York, NY$91,110
- San Francisco, CA$90,940
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Interpreters and Translators salary in Tucson: questions
How much do interpreters and translators make an hour in Tucson?
$29.48 an hour on average, and $27.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level interpreters and translators salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the interpreters and translators take-home pay in Tucson?
About $50,304 a year ($4,192 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,310.
Do interpreters and translators earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($66,360).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-3091; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.42, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.