Translator & Interpreter salary in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, a typical translator earned $82,320 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $85,370. About 200 people work in this occupation there.
That is 37% above the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in Rhode Island (median $56,780), translators earn 45% more. With a location quotient of 1.22, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $51,450, while the top 10% earned more than $134,270. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,450 | $24.73 |
| 25th | $58,240 | $28.00 |
| Median | $82,320 | $39.58 |
| 75th | $134,270 | $64.55 |
| 90th | $134,270 | $64.55 |
Metro areas in Rhode Island
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $69,430 | 340 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.