Interpreters and Translators pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,650 or more. The middle half of interpreters and translators in Allentown earn between $44,530 and $82,560.
- $37K10th
- $45K25th
- $55KMedian
- $83K75th
- $103K90th
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| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,360 | $5,363 | $30.94 |
| Median | $55,480 | $4,623 | $26.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,530 | $3,711 | $21.41 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,560 | $6,880 | $39.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Interpreters and Translators pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Interpreters and translators in Allentown earn about the same as the Pennsylvania average ($64,190) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($66,360). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $60,170.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $64,360 | $55,480 | $37,370 | $102,650 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,190 | $57,040 | $38,580 | $104,120 | 1,420 |
| 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 Allentown
On the average salary of $64,360, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $51,917 a year, or $4,326 a month and $1,997 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $51,917 | $4,326 |
| Working in NJ | $51,885 | $4,324 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Allentown a good place for interpreters and translators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Allentown area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0), so the average $64,360 buys what about $64,381 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Interpreters and Translators salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 6th of 7 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Lancaster pays the most ($70,670).
- Lancaster$70,670
- York$70,280
- Reading$68,850
- Philadelphia$66,770
- Pittsburgh$65,000
- Allentown$64,360
- Harrisburg$56,430
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 Allentown: questions
How much do interpreters and translators make an hour in Allentown?
$30.94 an hour on average, and $26.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level interpreters and translators salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the interpreters and translators take-home pay in Allentown?
About $51,917 a year ($4,326 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,360. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do interpreters and translators earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.1%.
- 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: 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.32, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.32).
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