Interpreters and Translators pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $134,270 or more. The middle half of interpreters and translators in Providence earn between $53,750 and $92,170.
- $50K10th
- $54K25th
- $69KMedian
- $92K75th
- $134K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,610 | $6,634 | $38.27 |
| Median | $69,430 | $5,786 | $33.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,750 | $4,479 | $25.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $92,170 | $7,681 | $44.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Interpreters and Translators pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Interpreters and translators in Providence earn 7% less than the Rhode Island average ($85,370) and 20% more than the U.S. average ($66,360). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $60,170.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $79,610 | $69,430 | $50,000 | $134,270 | 340 |
| Rhode Island | $85,370 | $82,320 | $51,450 | $134,270 | 200 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $79,610, a single filer in Providence takes home about $62,467 a year, or $5,206 a month and $2,403 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $62,467 | $5,206 |
| Working in MA | $61,175 | $5,098 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for interpreters and translators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $79,610 buys what about $78,223 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Interpreters and Translators salary in nearby metro areas
- Worcester, MA$71,100
- Boston, MA$81,250
- Hartford, CT$75,280
- Springfield, MA$57,730
- New Haven, CT$78,200
- Manchester, NH$55,320
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 Providence: questions
How much do interpreters and translators make an hour in Providence?
$38.27 an hour on average, and $33.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level interpreters and translators salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the interpreters and translators take-home pay in Providence?
About $62,467 a year ($5,206 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,610. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do interpreters and translators earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% more 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.6%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.44, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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