Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Translator & Interpreter salary in South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area
$57,460
Median annual
$27.63
Median hourly
$55,060
Mean annual
80
Employed
The median annual wage for interpreters and translators in South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area was $57,460 in May 2025, with an average of $55,060. About 80 people work in this occupation there.
That is 5% below the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area (median $47,110), translators earn 22% more.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $31,910, while the top 10% earned more than $76,710. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,910 | $15.34 |
| 25th | $38,250 | $18.39 |
| Median | $57,460 | $27.63 |
| 75th | $68,940 | $33.14 |
| 90th | $76,710 | $36.88 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.