Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Translator & Interpreter salary in Connecticut
$68,340
Median annual
$32.85
Median hourly
$77,750
Mean annual
280
Employed
In Connecticut, a typical translator earned $68,340 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $77,750. About 280 people work in this occupation there.
That is 14% above the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in Connecticut (median $59,690), translators earn 14% more. Its location quotient of 0.49 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $40,840, while the top 10% earned more than $128,760. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,840 | $19.64 |
| 25th | $46,470 | $22.34 |
| Median | $68,340 | $32.85 |
| 75th | $93,960 | $45.17 |
| 90th | $128,760 | $61.90 |
Metro areas in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $93,960 | 60 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $64,260 | 110 |
| New Haven, CT | $64,260 | 40 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.