Interpreter Salary
Interpreters convert spoken language in real-time during meetings, conferences, courts, and medical settings.
Interpreter Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level interpreters earn around $35,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $58,000. Senior-level interpreters can earn $95,000 or more.
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The salary range for interpreters varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $32,000, while the top 10% earn $101,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $32,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $42,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $57,090 |
| 75th Percentile | $78,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $101,000 |
Interpreter Salary by State
Interpreter salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $97,053, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $47,385.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $97,053 | Details → |
| #2 California | $78,784 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $77,072 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $70,792 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $69,650 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $65,654 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $65,654 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $63,941 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $62,799 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $62,799 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $59,945 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $59,945 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $59,945 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $59,374 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $57,661 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $57,661 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $55,948 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $55,948 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $55,377 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $55,377 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $55,377 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $55,377 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $54,806 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $54,236 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $54,236 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $53,665 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $53,094 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $53,094 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $52,523 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $52,523 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $52,523 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $52,523 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $51,952 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $51,381 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $51,381 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $51,381 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $51,381 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $51,381 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $50,810 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $50,810 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $50,810 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $50,239 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $50,239 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $49,668 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $49,668 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $49,668 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $49,097 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $47,956 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $47,956 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $47,385 | Details → |
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- ● Interpret spoken language in real-time
- ● Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation
- ● Specialize in legal, medical, or conference interpreting
- ● Maintain confidentiality
- ● Convey cultural nuances accurately
Top Skills
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
As fast as average — projected 4% growth over the next decade
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