Interpreters and Translators Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $61,610 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.62
10th percentile $26,100
90th percentile $74,960
Employed locally 30
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,100
    25th
    $26,100
    50th (median)
    $61,610
    75th
    $68,600
    90th
    $74,960

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 87% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 13% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,840
    Minnesota $63,440
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $61,000
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $60,670
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,960
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $58,820

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Kalamazoo, MI is $29.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 3.7% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $26,100 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,100.