Interpreters and Translators Salary in Massachusetts
Interpreters and Translators in Massachusetts earn a median of $72,750 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $72,750
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($60,170)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,280
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,650; the top 10% earn over $131,900. Nationally the range is $37,070 to $103,660.
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Interpreters and Translators pay in Massachusetts
How much do interpreters and translators make in Massachusetts?
The median is $72,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,650 and the top 10% earn over $131,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for interpreters and translators?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 47 (+21% vs. the national median of $60,170). Living costs are not included.