Interpreters and Translators Salary in Virginia

Interpreters and translators in Virginia earn the most in Charlottesville (average $76,830 a year) and the least in Harrisonburg ($51,600), across the 4 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the interpreters and translators average at $74,320 and the median at $63,030 for 1,630 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,360.

Interpreters and Translators average salary by city in Virginia

Charlottesville$76,830
Richmond$72,950
Roanoke$64,070
Harrisonburg$51,600

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charlottesville	$76,830	$65,910	$56,290	$59,276	99
Richmond	$72,950	$78,030	$54,530	$56,770	98
Roanoke	$64,070	$54,630	$44,680	$50,790	94
Harrisonburg	$51,600	$40,580	$40,500	$41,488	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Interpreters and Translators salary in other states

Interpreters and Translators salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

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.
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.

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