Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Translator & Interpreter salary in Mississippi
$57,130
Median annual
$27.47
Median hourly
$59,050
Mean annual
80
Employed
The median annual wage for interpreters and translators in Mississippi was $57,130 in May 2025, with an average of $59,050. About 80 people work in this occupation there.
That is 5% below the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in Mississippi (median $40,120), translators earn 42% more. Its location quotient of 0.20 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $33,020, while the top 10% earned more than $83,740. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,020 | $15.87 |
| 25th | $35,940 | $17.28 |
| Median | $57,130 | $27.47 |
| 75th | $76,670 | $36.86 |
| 90th | $83,740 | $40.26 |
Metro areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $43,950 | 30 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.