What are the main factors that influence an Interpreter's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Interpreter's salary?

An Interpreter's salary grows with experience: starting around $60,476 for beginners, reaching about $63,281 at mid-level, and approach $66,144 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Interpreter?

Interpreter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Interpreter roles are District of Columbia $69,186, California $68,923, Massachusetts $68,005. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Interpreter roles make?

Salaries for Interpreter level roles vary by specialization: Professional Interpreter: $65,409; Court Interpreter: $64,467; Chinese Interpreter: $60,702; French Interpreter: $54,238; Interpreter For The Deaf: $54,154.

Interpreter Salary in Delaware

How much does an Interpreter make in Delaware?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Interpreter in Delaware is $63,281 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, an Interpreter's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,682
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,351 to $69,772
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,041

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Interpreter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,772	$5,814	$1,342	$34
Average	$63,281	$5,273	$1,217	$30
25th Percentile	$56,351	$4,696	$1,084	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Interpreter Salaries

An Interpreter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Interpreter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Interpreter's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $60,476
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,688
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,281
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,954
Expert (over 8 years): $66,144

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Interpreter	$60,476
Intermediate Level Interpreter	$60,688
Senior Level Interpreter	$63,281
Specialist Level Interpreter	$65,954
Expert Level Interpreter	$66,144

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How Do Interpreter Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Interpreters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $69,186.
California: $68,923.
Massachusetts: $68,005.

District of Columbia $69,186 California $68,923 Massachusetts $68,005 Washington $67,755 New Jersey $67,730 Alaska $67,642 Connecticut $66,780 New York $66,430

Hawaii $65,312 Rhode Island $64,787 Maryland $64,431 Minnesota $63,943 Colorado $63,756 Illinois $63,693 Oregon $63,456 Delaware $63,281

New Hampshire $63,171 Virginia $62,925 Pennsylvania $62,206 Nevada $61,844 North Dakota $61,725 Michigan $61,537 Wisconsin $61,469 Vermont $61,331

Texas $60,950 Maine $60,925 Arizona $60,888 Ohio $60,844 Georgia $60,269 Indiana $59,981 Wyoming $59,925 Utah $59,838

Iowa $59,800 Kansas $59,500 Louisiana $59,413 North Carolina $59,382 Missouri $59,369 Florida $59,125 Montana $58,994 Nebraska $58,869

Kentucky $58,800 South Carolina $58,551 Tennessee $58,394 Idaho $58,332 New Mexico $57,876 Oklahoma $57,776 Alabama $57,407 South Dakota $56,788

Arkansas $56,451 West Virginia $56,270 Mississippi $55,726

Top Paying Cities for Interpreters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $65,493
Little Creek: $64,887
Magnolia: $65,155

Lincoln, DE $65,493 Little Creek, DE $64,887 Magnolia, DE $65,155 Milford, DE $65,493 Marydel, DE $64,643 Millsboro, DE $65,493 Millville, DE $65,930 Milton, DE $65,493

Nassau, DE $65,493 Ocean View, DE $65,930 Rehoboth Beach, DE $65,930 Seaford, DE $64,805 Selbyville, DE $65,930 Smyrna, DE $64,568 Viola, DE $65,155 Woodside, DE $64,968

Bear, DE $64,093 Newark, DE $64,118 Claymont, DE $64,168 Delaware City, DE $64,118 Hockessin, DE $64,168 Kirkwood, DE $64,118 Middletown, DE $64,437 Montchanin, DE $64,168

New Castle, DE $64,168 Odessa, DE $64,524 Port Penn, DE $63,943 Rockland, DE $64,168 Saint Georges, DE $64,118 Townsend, DE $64,431 Winterthur, DE $64,168 Lewes, DE $65,493

Wilmington, DE $64,168 Dover, DE $64,855 Dover Afb, DE $65,005 Bethany Beach, DE $65,930 Bethel, DE $64,805 Bridgeville, DE $65,493 Camden Wyoming, DE $64,924 Cheswold, DE $64,705

Clayton, DE $64,543 Dagsboro, DE $65,930 Delmar, DE $64,805 Ellendale, DE $65,493 Felton, DE $65,493 Fenwick Island, DE $65,930 Frankford, DE $65,930 Frederica, DE $65,493

Georgetown, DE $65,493 Greenwood, DE $65,493 Harbeson, DE $65,493 Harrington, DE $65,493 Hartly, DE $64,512 Houston, DE $65,493 Kenton, DE $64,543 Laurel, DE $64,805

Yorklyn, DE $64,168

Interpreter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Interpreter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$56,351

Average $63,281/year

$69,772

$4,696

Average $5,273/month

$5,814

$1,084

Average $1,217/week

$1,342

$27

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,772	$5,814	$1,342	$34
Average	$63,281	$5,273	$1,217	$30
25th Percentile	$56,351	$4,696	$1,084	$27

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