Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Translator & Interpreter salary in Louisiana
$48,420
Median annual
$23.28
Median hourly
$49,820
Mean annual
120
Employed
In Louisiana, a typical translator earned $48,420 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $49,820. About 120 people work in this occupation there.
That is 20% below the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in Louisiana (median $45,520), translators earn 6% more. Its location quotient of 0.19 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $29,910, while the top 10% earned more than $79,040. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,910 | $14.38 |
| 25th | $36,020 | $17.32 |
| Median | $48,420 | $23.28 |
| 75th | $54,800 | $26.35 |
| 90th | $79,040 | $38.00 |
Metro areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $49,270 | 50 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.