Interpreters and Translators Salary in Michigan
Interpreters and Translators in Michigan earn a median of $45,310 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($60,170)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 940
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,990; the top 10% earn over $88,630. Nationally the range is $37,070 to $103,660.
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Interpreters and Translators pay in Michigan
How much do interpreters and translators make in Michigan?
The median is $45,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,990 and the top 10% earn over $88,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for interpreters and translators?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 47 (−25% vs. the national median of $60,170). Living costs are not included.