Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Translator & Interpreter salary in Nevada
$50,370
Median annual
$24.21
Median hourly
$50,390
Mean annual
320
Employed
In Nevada, a typical translator earned $50,370 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $50,390. About 320 people work in this occupation there.
That is 16% below the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in Nevada (median $47,660), translators earn 6% more. Its location quotient of 0.62 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $37,470, while the top 10% earned more than $70,160. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,470 | $18.02 |
| 25th | $39,890 | $19.18 |
| Median | $50,370 | $24.21 |
| 75th | $55,830 | $26.84 |
| 90th | $70,160 | $33.73 |
Metro areas in Nevada
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | $51,730 | 40 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $50,370 | 260 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.