Interpreters and Translators Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $50,270 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.17
10th percentile $39,690
90th percentile $77,350
Employed locally 30
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,690
    25th
    $45,750
    50th (median)
    $50,270
    75th
    $56,610
    90th
    $77,350

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 78% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Interpreters and Translators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $98,910
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,510
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $85,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $85,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,670
    New York $84,650

    Nearby metros — Interpreters and Translators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $98,910
    St. Louis, MO-IL $68,020
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $66,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,520
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $61,000
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $58,590

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interpreters and Translators make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Champaign, IL is $24.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.19 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Interpreters and Translators salaries?

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Champaign, IL is 15.4% below the national median of $59,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Interpreters and Translators in Champaign?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $39,690 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,750.