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Katty Kauffman
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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and arts, entertainment, sports, and media careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to spanish interpreter jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for spanish interpreters.In order to help you decide which state is the best for spanish interpreters, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for spanish interpreter jobs.
In order to get you the best states for spanish interpreters, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that District of Columbia is the best state for spanish interpreter jobs, whereas Oklahoma is the worst.
10 best states for spanish interpreters in 2026
1. District of Columbia
Total spanish interpreter jobs: 35 Average annual salary: $69,893 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $112,000 Location Quotient: 3.08
2. Oregon
Total spanish interpreter jobs: 322 Average annual salary: $50,722 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Location Quotient: 11.48
3. Virginia
Total spanish interpreter jobs: 87 Average annual salary: $55,726 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Location Quotient: 1.36
4. California
Total spanish interpreter jobs: 176 Average annual salary: $56,324 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
5. New York
Total spanish interpreter jobs: 88 Average annual salary: $51,206 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
6. Massachusetts
Total spanish interpreter jobs: 104 Average annual salary: $46,853 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Location Quotient: 1.67
7. Maryland
Total spanish interpreter jobs: 71 Average annual salary: $49,190 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Location Quotient: 1.65
8. West Virginia
Total spanish interpreter jobs: 8 Average annual salary: $46,600 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Location Quotient: 0.77
9. New Jersey
Total spanish interpreter jobs: 49 Average annual salary: $48,331 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
10. Colorado
Total spanish interpreter jobs: 24 Average annual salary: $49,902 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Location Quotient: 0.6
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Detailed list of the best states for a spanish interpreter
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $69,893 | $43,000 | 693,972 | 35 |
| 2 | Oregon | $50,722 | $31,000 | 4,142,776 | 322 |
| 3 | Virginia | $55,726 | $34,000 | 8,470,020 | 87 |
| 4 | California | $56,324 | $34,000 | 39,536,653 | 176 |
| 5 | New York | $51,206 | $32,000 | 19,849,399 | 88 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $46,853 | $30,000 | 6,859,819 | 104 |
| 7 | Maryland | $49,190 | $30,000 | 6,052,177 | 71 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $46,600 | $29,000 | 1,815,857 | 8 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $48,331 | $30,000 | 9,005,644 | 49 |
| 10 | Colorado | $49,902 | $32,000 | 5,607,154 | 24 |
| 11 | Vermont | $45,620 | $29,000 | 623,657 | 4 |
| 12 | Mississippi | $44,336 | $27,000 | 2,984,100 | 10 |
| 13 | Utah | $44,792 | $28,000 | 3,101,833 | 12 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $44,578 | $28,000 | 3,588,184 | 25 |
| 15 | Texas | $42,336 | $26,000 | 28,304,596 | 126 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $41,867 | $27,000 | 1,342,795 | 16 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $40,884 | $26,000 | 1,059,639 | 12 |
| 18 | New Mexico | $41,937 | $26,000 | 2,088,070 | 10 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $39,989 | $26,000 | 1,920,076 | 19 |
| 20 | Nevada | $43,027 | $26,000 | 2,998,039 | 7 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $40,038 | $25,000 | 12,805,537 | 71 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $40,466 | $26,000 | 5,576,606 | 47 |
| 23 | Kentucky | $41,510 | $27,000 | 4,454,189 | 11 |
| 24 | Alaska | $45,169 | $31,000 | 739,795 | 1 |
| 25 | Florida | $41,721 | $25,000 | 20,984,400 | 74 |
| 26 | Washington | $42,626 | $26,000 | 7,405,743 | 34 |
| 27 | Maine | $41,550 | $27,000 | 1,335,907 | 3 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $40,334 | $24,000 | 4,684,333 | 12 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $39,346 | $26,000 | 755,393 | 3 |
| 30 | Arizona | $37,032 | $23,000 | 7,016,270 | 69 |
| 31 | Idaho | $38,534 | $24,000 | 1,716,943 | 10 |
| 32 | Michigan | $38,826 | $24,000 | 9,962,311 | 36 |
| 33 | Georgia | $38,379 | $24,000 | 10,429,379 | 54 |
| 34 | Montana | $34,811 | $23,000 | 1,050,493 | 14 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $36,567 | $23,000 | 10,273,419 | 58 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $34,720 | $23,000 | 869,666 | 7 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $37,380 | $24,000 | 5,795,483 | 19 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $37,813 | $25,000 | 579,315 | 1 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $34,142 | $21,000 | 5,024,369 | 21 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $36,334 | $23,000 | 6,715,984 | 12 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $35,484 | $24,000 | 1,427,538 | 3 |
| 42 | Delaware | $28,834 | $17,000 | 961,939 | 11 |
| 43 | Iowa | $33,646 | $22,000 | 3,145,711 | 13 |
| 44 | Illinois | $32,966 | $21,000 | 12,802,023 | 44 |
| 45 | Kansas | $33,914 | $22,000 | 2,913,123 | 8 |
| 46 | Ohio | $30,622 | $19,000 | 11,658,609 | 37 |
| 47 | Indiana | $32,312 | $20,000 | 6,666,818 | 17 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $32,176 | $20,000 | 3,004,279 | 4 |
| 49 | Alabama | $29,939 | $19,000 | 4,874,747 | 11 |
| 50 | Missouri | $29,462 | $19,000 | 6,113,532 | 15 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $26,363 | $17,000 | 3,930,864 | 9 |
Highest paying states for spanish interpreters
| Rank | State | Avg. Spanish Interpreter Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $69,893 |
| 2 | Oregon | $50,722 |
| 3 | Virginia | $55,726 |
| 4 | California | $56,324 |
| 5 | New York | $51,206 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $46,853 |
| 7 | Maryland | $49,190 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $46,600 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $48,331 |
| 10 | Colorado | $49,902 |
| 11 | Vermont | $45,620 |
| 12 | Mississippi | $44,336 |
| 13 | Utah | $44,792 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $44,578 |
| 15 | Texas | $42,336 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $41,867 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $40,884 |
| 18 | New Mexico | $41,937 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $39,989 |
| 20 | Nevada | $43,027 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $40,038 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $40,466 |
| 23 | Kentucky | $41,510 |
| 24 | Alaska | $45,169 |
| 25 | Florida | $41,721 |
| 26 | Washington | $42,626 |
| 27 | Maine | $41,550 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $40,334 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $39,346 |
| 30 | Arizona | $37,032 |
| 31 | Idaho | $38,534 |
| 32 | Michigan | $38,826 |
| 33 | Georgia | $38,379 |
| 34 | Montana | $34,811 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $36,567 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $34,720 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $37,380 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $37,813 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $34,142 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $36,334 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $35,484 |
| 42 | Delaware | $28,834 |
| 43 | Iowa | $33,646 |
| 44 | Illinois | $32,966 |
| 45 | Kansas | $33,914 |
| 46 | Ohio | $30,622 |
| 47 | Indiana | $32,312 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $32,176 |
| 49 | Alabama | $29,939 |
| 50 | Missouri | $29,462 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $26,363 |
Expert opinions on the best states for spanish interpreters
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for spanish interpreters to find work opportunities?
Katty Kauffman
US-based Freelance Interpreter, member of AIIC, representative of the VEGA Outreach and Mentoring Network, International Association of Conference Interpreters
Conference interpreting is a smaller industry in the U.S. than it is in Europe, where there are a lot of large institutions working daily in multiple languages. Although we do have large institutions that employ conference interpreters, like the UN in New York and the World Bank, IDB, and Pan American Health Organization in Washington, unless they have a particularly sought after language combination, young graduates will find more opportunities by starting their working life in medical institutions or as court interpreters. Both of these require additional, specialized studies and national or state certification, so make sure you know your state's requirements so you can make the best choices for your career.
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Updated January 8, 2025