Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Translator & Interpreter salary in Arkansas
$52,490
Median annual
$25.24
Median hourly
$55,270
Mean annual
220
Employed
The median annual wage for interpreters and translators in Arkansas was $52,490 in May 2025, with an average of $55,270. About 220 people work in this occupation there.
That is 13% below the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in Arkansas (median $43,630), translators earn 20% more. Its location quotient of 0.50 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $32,170, while the top 10% earned more than $80,770. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,170 | $15.47 |
| 25th | $44,220 | $21.26 |
| Median | $52,490 | $25.24 |
| 75th | $67,290 | $32.35 |
| 90th | $80,770 | $38.83 |
Metro areas in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $63,230 | 110 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $48,490 | 60 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.