Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Translator & Interpreter salary in New Jersey
$58,970
Median annual
$28.35
Median hourly
$80,040
Mean annual
870
Employed
The median annual wage for interpreters and translators in New Jersey was $58,970 in May 2025, with an average of $80,040. About 870 people work in this occupation there.
That is roughly in line with the national median. Compared with all occupations in New Jersey (median $58,570), translators earn 1% more. Its location quotient of 0.61 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $33,170, while the top 10% earned more than $176,910. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,170 | $15.95 |
| 25th | $34,370 | $16.52 |
| Median | $58,970 | $28.35 |
| 75th | $97,720 | $46.98 |
| 90th | $176,910 | $85.05 |
Metro areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $60,020 | 40 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.