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Interpreters and Translators salary
in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Interpreters and Translators in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro earn a median of $83,200 a year, based on BLS estimates for 370 jobs (May 2025). That is 38% above the U.S. median of $60,170 and 6% below the MD statewide median of $88,550. It ranks #5 of 43 metros with published figures for this job.

INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLATORS · BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$54,240P25$65,200MEDIAN$83,200P75$102,750P90$120,800
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$37,070P25$46,530MEDIAN$60,170P75$80,830P90$103,660
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What is the average Interpreters and Translators salary in Baltimore?

The BLS median is $83,200 a year (May 2025). Half of the 370 jobs pay between $65,200 and $102,750. The 10th percentile is $54,240 and the 90th is $120,800.

Is Baltimore a high-paying metro for Interpreters and Translators?

That is 38% above the U.S. median of $60,170 and 6% below the MD statewide median of $88,550. It ranks #5 of 43 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

Does this include experience levels?

BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).

Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.