Interpreters and Translators pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,610 or more. The middle half of interpreters and translators in San Juan earn between $33,640 and $79,610.
- $30K10th
- $34K25th
- $67KMedian
- $80K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,560 | $4,880 | $28.15 |
| Median | $67,200 | $5,600 | $32.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,640 | $2,803 | $16.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,610 | $6,634 | $38.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Interpreters and Translators pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Interpreters and translators in San Juan earn 11% more than the Puerto Rico average ($52,770) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($66,360). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $60,170.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $58,560 | $67,200 | $30,070 | $79,610 | 90 |
| Puerto Rico | $52,770 | $42,990 | $22,560 | $79,610 | 130 |
| 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.
Is San Juan a good place for interpreters and translators? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Interpreters and Translators salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$67,970
- Fort Myers, FL$63,490
- Orlando, FL$64,370
- Sarasota, FL$48,810
- Deltona, FL$53,020
- Tampa, FL$58,420
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
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Interpreters and Translators salary in San Juan: questions
How much do interpreters and translators make an hour in San Juan?
$28.15 an hour on average, and $32.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level interpreters and translators salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do interpreters and translators earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 15.1%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.41, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.41).
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