Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Translator & Interpreter salary in Kansas
$47,950
Median annual
$23.05
Median hourly
$55,220
Mean annual
470
Employed
In Kansas, a typical translator earned $47,950 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $55,220. About 470 people work in this occupation there.
That is 20% below the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in Kansas (median $48,010), translators earn 0% less.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $32,850, while the top 10% earned more than $88,830. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,850 | $15.79 |
| 25th | $40,190 | $19.32 |
| Median | $47,950 | $23.05 |
| 75th | $67,770 | $32.58 |
| 90th | $88,830 | $42.71 |
Metro areas in Kansas
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $50,250 | 50 |
| Wichita, KS | $42,500 | 100 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $38,220 | 100 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.