Interpreters and Translators Salary in Arizona

Interpreters and translators in Arizona earn the most in Tucson (average $61,310 a year) and the least in Phoenix ($54,370), across the 2 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the interpreters and translators average at $55,700 and the median at $50,150 for 2,070 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,360.

Interpreters and Translators average salary by city in Arizona

Tucson$61,310
Phoenix$54,370

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Tucson	$61,310	$57,920	$46,790	$50,304	97
Phoenix	$54,370	$50,070	$37,980	$44,901	103

*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 Arizona

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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