DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$61,901
vs National
+35.8%
National: $45,594BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$42,398
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,901
+35.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$45,594
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Interpreters and Translators in Washington, DC earns $61,901 in nominal terms, which is 35.8% above the national average of $45,594. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $42,398 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DIASPORA AFRICA FORUM FOUNDATION | $88,300 | 3 |
| LEXOLUTION LLC | $76,960 | 2 |
| Capital Communications Group, Inc. | $62,400 | 6 |
| Johns Hopkins Health System Corporation | $61,402 | 14 |
| Ukrainian Congress Committee of America | $60,632 | 1 |
| Gallaudet University | $52,000 | 3 |
| WESTERMAN HATTORI DANIELS & ADRIAN, LLP | $49,468 | 1 |
| Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School | $45,594 | 1 |
| LAW OFFICE OF RUNAN ZHANG | $45,552 | 2 |
| The Christian Post | $39,738 | 3 |
| United States - Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce | N/A | 1 |
| WORLD SERVICE AUTHORITY | N/A | 1 |
| American Road and Transportation Builders Associat | N/A | 1 |
| Andrews Kurth LLP | N/A | 1 |
| FRB Capital Group LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Interpreters and Translators make in Washington, DC?
The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Washington, DC is $61,901 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Interpreters and Translators?
A Interpreters and Translators in Washington, DC earns 35.8% more than the national median of $45,594, or $42,398 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.