Interpreters and Translators Salary in Kentucky
Interpreters and Translators in Kentucky earn a median of $53,590 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,590
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($60,170)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,160; the top 10% earn over $81,800. Nationally the range is $37,070 to $103,660.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$60,730 median in Kentucky
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$60,200 median in Kentucky
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$54,220 median in Kentucky
- Speech-Language Pathologists$83,550 median in Kentucky
Interpreters and Translators pay in Kentucky
How much do interpreters and translators make in Kentucky?
The median is $53,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,160 and the top 10% earn over $81,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for interpreters and translators?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 47 (−11% vs. the national median of $60,170). Living costs are not included.