Interpreters and Translators Salary in South Dakota
Interpreters and Translators in South Dakota earn a median of $53,140 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,140
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($60,170)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,730; the top 10% earn over $75,320. Nationally the range is $37,070 to $103,660.
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Interpreters and Translators pay in South Dakota
How much do interpreters and translators make in South Dakota?
The median is $53,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,730 and the top 10% earn over $75,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for interpreters and translators?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 47 (−12% vs. the national median of $60,170). Living costs are not included.