Translator & Interpreter salary in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, a typical translator earned $72,750 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $79,140. About 2,280 people work in this occupation there.
That is 21% above the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in Massachusetts (median $63,590), translators earn 14% more. With a location quotient of 1.87, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $49,650, while the top 10% earned more than $131,900. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,650 | $23.87 |
| 25th | $58,050 | $27.91 |
| Median | $72,750 | $34.98 |
| 75th | $93,010 | $44.72 |
| 90th | $131,900 | $63.41 |
Metro areas in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $75,120 | 1,660 |
| Worcester, MA | $72,750 | 240 |
| Springfield, MA | $51,910 | 110 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.