Translator & Interpreter salary in Nebraska
The median annual wage for interpreters and translators in Nebraska was $53,050 in May 2025, with an average of $58,940. About 570 people work in this occupation there.
That is 12% below the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in Nebraska (median $48,980), translators earn 8% more. With a location quotient of 1.66, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $41,860, while the top 10% earned more than $87,480. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,860 | $20.13 |
| 25th | $47,650 | $22.91 |
| Median | $53,050 | $25.51 |
| 75th | $64,050 | $30.80 |
| 90th | $87,480 | $42.06 |
Metro areas in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $60,820 | 100 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $53,960 | 310 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $48,320 | 50 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $47,760 | 70 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.