Interpreters and Translators Salary in New Jersey
Interpreters and Translators in New Jersey earn a median of $58,970 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,970
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($60,170)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 870
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,170; the top 10% earn over $176,910. Nationally the range is $37,070 to $103,660.
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Interpreters and Translators pay in New Jersey
How much do interpreters and translators make in New Jersey?
The median is $58,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,170 and the top 10% earn over $176,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for interpreters and translators?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 47 (−2% vs. the national median of $60,170). Living costs are not included.