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

What industry pays the highest salary for Interpreter?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Interpreter roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An Interpreter's salary?

An Interpreter's salary grows with experience: starting around $60,482 for beginners, reaching about $63,256 at mid-level, and approach $66,032 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 $69,159, California $68,897, Massachusetts $67,978. 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: ASL Interpreter: $72,400; Professional Interpreter: $65,383; Court Interpreter: $64,442; Chinese Interpreter: $60,692; Interpreter For The Deaf: $54,625.

Interpreter Salary in Delaware

How much does an Interpreter make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Interpreter in Delaware is $63,256 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): $75,275
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,383 to $69,547
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,126

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Interpreter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,547	$5,796	$1,337	$33
Average	$63,256	$5,271	$1,216	$30
25th Percentile	$56,383	$4,699	$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): $60,482
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,692
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,256
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,847
Expert (over 8 years): $66,032

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Interpreter	$60,482
Intermediate Level Interpreter	$60,692
Senior Level Interpreter	$63,256
Specialist Level Interpreter	$65,847
Expert Level Interpreter	$66,032

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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: $69,159.
California: $68,897.
Massachusetts: $67,978.

District of Columbia $69,159 California $68,897 Massachusetts $67,978 Washington $67,729 New Jersey $67,704 Alaska $67,616 Connecticut $66,754 New York $66,404

Hawaii $65,286 Rhode Island $64,762 Maryland $64,405 Minnesota $63,918 Colorado $63,731 Illinois $63,668 Oregon $63,431 Delaware $63,256

New Hampshire $63,146 Virginia $62,900 Pennsylvania $62,182 Nevada $61,820 North Dakota $61,701 Michigan $61,513 Wisconsin $61,445 Vermont $61,307

Texas $60,926 Maine $60,901 Arizona $60,864 Ohio $60,820 Georgia $60,245 Indiana $59,958 Wyoming $59,902 Utah $59,814

Iowa $59,777 Kansas $59,477 Louisiana $59,390 North Carolina $59,358 Missouri $59,346 Florida $59,102 Montana $58,971 Nebraska $58,846

Kentucky $58,778 South Carolina $58,528 Tennessee $58,372 Idaho $58,309 New Mexico $57,853 Oklahoma $57,753 Alabama $57,385 South Dakota $56,766

Arkansas $56,429 West Virginia $56,248 Mississippi $55,704

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: $62,971
Little Creek: $63,432
Magnolia: $63,341

Lincoln, DE $62,971 Little Creek, DE $63,432 Magnolia, DE $63,341 Milford, DE $63,131 Marydel, DE $63,235 Millsboro, DE $62,707 Millville, DE $62,804 Milton, DE $62,913

Nassau, DE $62,958 Ocean View, DE $62,793 Rehoboth Beach, DE $62,914 Seaford, DE $62,949 Selbyville, DE $62,689 Smyrna, DE $63,476 Viola, DE $63,184 Woodside, DE $63,354

Bear, DE $63,207 Newark, DE $63,184 Claymont, DE $63,313 Delaware City, DE $63,247 Hockessin, DE $63,178 Kirkwood, DE $63,235 Middletown, DE $63,259 Montchanin, DE $63,192

New Castle, DE $63,202 Odessa, DE $63,291 Port Penn, DE $63,333 Rockland, DE $63,199 Saint Georges, DE $63,239 Townsend, DE $63,337 Winterthur, DE $63,206 Lewes, DE $62,937

Wilmington, DE $63,181 Dover, DE $63,432 Dover Afb, DE $63,098 Bethany Beach, DE $62,727 Bethel, DE $62,792 Bridgeville, DE $62,940 Camden Wyoming, DE $63,254 Cheswold, DE $63,412

Clayton, DE $63,414 Dagsboro, DE $62,683 Delmar, DE $62,583 Ellendale, DE $62,773 Felton, DE $63,126 Fenwick Island, DE $62,697 Frankford, DE $62,588 Frederica, DE $63,189

Georgetown, DE $62,660 Greenwood, DE $62,950 Harbeson, DE $62,726 Harrington, DE $63,046 Hartly, DE $63,242 Houston, DE $62,956 Kenton, DE $63,417 Laurel, DE $62,622

Yorklyn, DE $63,197

Interpreter Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Interpreter roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Interpreter positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Interpreter as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Interpreter

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$94,884	$46.0	50%
Biotechnology	$94,884	$46.0	50%
Chemicals	$94,884	$46.0	50%
Energy & Utilities	$94,884	$46.0	50%
Financial Services	$94,884	$46.0	50%

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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$56,383

Average $63,256/year

$69,547

$4,699

Average $5,271/month

$5,796

$1,084

Average $1,216/week

$1,337

$27

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,547	$5,796	$1,337	$33
Average	$63,256	$5,271	$1,216	$30
25th Percentile	$56,383	$4,699	$1,084	$27

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