Interpreters and Translators Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $61,790 +4% vs national
Median hourly $29.71
10th percentile $43,470
90th percentile $78,750
Employed locally 30
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,470
    25th
    $53,350
    50th (median)
    $61,790
    75th
    $63,700
    90th
    $78,750

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 85% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 15% 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
    Madison, WI $66,300
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,840
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $64,770
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $64,260
    Green Bay, WI $63,690
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,180

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Public Relations Specialists $60,510
    Interior Designers $51,810
    Producers and Directors $52,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interpreters and Translators make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Eau Claire, WI is $29.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.86 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Interpreters and Translators salaries?

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Eau Claire, WI is 4% above 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $43,470 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,350.