Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Translator & Interpreter salary in Idaho
$66,130
Median annual
$31.80
Median hourly
$71,730
Mean annual
300
Employed
The median annual wage for interpreters and translators in Idaho was $66,130 in May 2025, with an average of $71,730. About 300 people work in this occupation there.
That is 10% above the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in Idaho (median $47,970), translators earn 38% more.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $42,740, while the top 10% earned more than $101,500. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,740 | $20.55 |
| 25th | $56,520 | $27.18 |
| Median | $66,130 | $31.80 |
| 75th | $96,870 | $46.57 |
| 90th | $101,500 | $48.80 |
Metro areas in Idaho
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Boise City, ID | $80,250 | 140 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $58,940 | — |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.