Translator & Interpreter salary in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, a typical translator earned $63,390 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $64,240. About 1,410 people work in this occupation there.
That is 5% above the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in Wisconsin (median $50,270), translators earn 26% more. With a location quotient of 1.43, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $40,390, while the top 10% earned more than $88,460. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,390 | $19.42 |
| 25th | $48,540 | $23.34 |
| Median | $63,390 | $30.48 |
| 75th | $76,770 | $36.91 |
| 90th | $88,460 | $42.53 |
Metro areas in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $80,600 | 70 |
| Madison, WI | $72,720 | 220 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $64,700 | 480 |
| Green Bay, WI | $63,520 | 70 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $63,340 | 40 |
| Appleton, WI | $61,210 | 40 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $57,460 | 80 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $57,100 | 60 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.