Interpreters and Translators Salary in Louisiana
Interpreters and Translators in Louisiana earn a median of $48,420 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($60,170)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,910; the top 10% earn over $79,040. Nationally the range is $37,070 to $103,660.
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Interpreters and Translators pay in Louisiana
How much do interpreters and translators make in Louisiana?
The median is $48,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,910 and the top 10% earn over $79,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for interpreters and translators?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 47 (−20% vs. the national median of $60,170). Living costs are not included.