Translator & Interpreter salary in Utah
The median annual wage for interpreters and translators in Utah was $65,770 in May 2025, with an average of $66,250. About 850 people work in this occupation there.
That is 9% above the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in Utah (median $50,110), translators earn 31% more. With a location quotient of 1.47, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $46,140, while the top 10% earned more than $86,360. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,140 | $22.18 |
| 25th | $50,090 | $24.08 |
| Median | $65,770 | $31.62 |
| 75th | $79,970 | $38.45 |
| 90th | $86,360 | $41.52 |
Metro areas in Utah
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Ogden, UT | $70,510 | 110 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $65,770 | 580 |
| St. George, UT | $61,830 | 50 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $56,390 | 90 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.