Interpreters and Translators Salary by State
The national median pay for interpreters and translators is $60,170 a year. By state, it ranges from $42,270 in Hawaii to $109,970 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,070
- 25th percentile
- $46,530
- Median
- $60,170
- 75th percentile
- $80,830
- Top 10%
- $103,660
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 52,060 jobs.
Median pay in 46 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $109,970 | +83% | $58,720 | $128,610 | 280 |
| 2 | Maryland | $88,550 | +47% | $51,660 | $120,900 | 1,150 |
| 3 | New York | $84,090 | +40% | $48,930 | $127,350 | 3,240 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $82,320 | +37% | $51,450 | $134,270 | 200 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $72,750 | +21% | $49,650 | $131,900 | 2,280 |
| 6 | Colorado | $71,790 | +19% | $51,230 | $105,180 | 800 |
| 7 | California | $70,770 | +18% | $49,530 | $119,810 | 5,560 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $68,340 | +14% | $40,840 | $128,760 | 280 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $66,410 | +10% | $52,290 | $91,150 | 1,030 |
| 10 | Oregon | $66,300 | +10% | $47,090 | $95,770 | 660 |
| 11 | Idaho | $66,130 | +10% | $42,740 | $101,500 | 300 |
| 12 | Utah | $65,770 | +9% | $46,140 | $86,360 | 850 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $63,550 | +6% | $31,120 | $99,860 | 360 |
| 14 | Maine | $63,470 | +5% | $50,450 | $99,050 | 90 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $63,390 | +5% | $40,390 | $88,460 | 1,410 |
| 16 | Virginia | $63,030 | +5% | $43,160 | $123,490 | 1,630 |
| 17 | Vermont | $62,450 | +4% | $48,050 | $113,460 | 80 |
| 18 | Washington | $61,750 | +3% | $44,640 | $105,710 | 1,250 |
| 19 | Ohio | $61,230 | +2% | $39,300 | $91,920 | 2,030 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $58,970 | −2% | $33,170 | $176,910 | 870 |
| 21 | Georgia | $57,880 | −4% | $35,370 | $98,980 | 1,600 |
| 22 | Mississippi | $57,130 | −5% | $33,020 | $83,740 | 80 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $57,040 | −5% | $38,580 | $104,120 | 1,420 |
| 24 | Missouri | $57,010 | −5% | $39,790 | $94,320 | 440 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $56,370 | −6% | $47,610 | $61,900 | 240 |
| 26 | Illinois | $55,290 | −8% | $37,990 | $82,370 | 1,510 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $53,590 | −11% | $35,160 | $81,800 | 480 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $53,140 | −12% | $36,730 | $75,320 | 230 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $53,050 | −12% | $41,860 | $87,480 | 570 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $52,490 | −13% | $32,170 | $80,770 | 220 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $51,080 | −15% | $32,280 | $78,480 | 710 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $50,860 | −15% | $36,860 | $75,310 | 520 |
| 33 | Nevada | $50,370 | −16% | $37,470 | $70,160 | 320 |
| 34 | Arizona | $50,150 | −17% | $32,280 | $99,070 | 2,070 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $50,030 | −17% | $34,510 | $101,110 | 1,780 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $48,980 | −19% | $27,790 | $82,750 | 320 |
| 37 | Florida | $48,930 | −19% | $34,290 | $99,590 | 4,200 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $48,420 | −20% | $29,910 | $79,040 | 120 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $48,190 | −20% | $39,650 | $73,030 | 130 |
| 40 | Iowa | $48,150 | −20% | $34,330 | $67,290 | 560 |
| 41 | Indiana | $48,140 | −20% | $41,460 | $80,810 | 1,170 |
| 42 | Kansas | $47,950 | −20% | $32,850 | $88,830 | 470 |
| 43 | Montana | $47,850 | −20% | $38,520 | $60,940 | 60 |
| 44 | Texas | $47,510 | −21% | $31,500 | $89,140 | 6,780 |
| 45 | Alabama | $46,130 | −23% | $33,050 | $98,660 | 310 |
| 46 | Michigan | $45,310 | −25% | $35,990 | $88,630 | 940 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $42,270 | −30% | $36,910 | $92,150 | 60 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Interpreters and Translators salary questions
Which state pays interpreters and translators the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $109,970 a year (+83% vs. the national median of $60,170). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays interpreters and translators the least?
Hawaii, with a median of $42,270 a year (−30% vs. national).
Where do most interpreters and translators work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 6,780, with a median of $47,510.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.