Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Translator & Interpreter salary in Minnesota
$66,410
Median annual
$31.93
Median hourly
$71,800
Mean annual
1,030
Employed
The median annual wage for interpreters and translators in Minnesota was $66,410 in May 2025, with an average of $71,800. About 1,030 people work in this occupation there.
That is 10% above the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in Minnesota (median $56,920), translators earn 17% more.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $52,290, while the top 10% earned more than $91,150. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,290 | $25.14 |
| 25th | $63,010 | $30.29 |
| Median | $66,410 | $31.93 |
| 75th | $78,520 | $37.75 |
| 90th | $91,150 | $43.82 |
Metro areas in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud, MN | $69,190 | 90 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $68,980 | 650 |
| Rochester, MN | $64,820 | 110 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $62,400 | 50 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $61,720 | 30 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.