Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Translator & Interpreter salary in Hawaii
$42,270
Median annual
$20.32
Median hourly
$57,010
Mean annual
60
Employed
The median annual wage for interpreters and translators in Hawaii was $42,270 in May 2025, with an average of $57,010. About 60 people work in this occupation there.
That is 30% below the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in Hawaii (median $56,320), translators earn 25% less. Its location quotient of 0.30 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $36,910, while the top 10% earned more than $92,150. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,910 | $17.75 |
| 25th | $39,810 | $19.14 |
| Median | $42,270 | $20.32 |
| 75th | $64,400 | $30.96 |
| 90th | $92,150 | $44.31 |
Metro areas in Hawaii
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $40,690 | 50 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.