Interpreters and Translators Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Kentucky
Interpreters and Translators in Kentucky earn a median salary of $59,298 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.2% vs the national median of $59,440. An estimated 470 interpreters and translators are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $47,140 to $66,240 depending on location.
$59,298
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$66,240
Highest paying metro
$47,140
Lowest paying metro
470
Employed in Kentucky
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Interpreters and Translators
inInterpreters and Translators salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | $66,240 | $52,920 | $81,380 | 130 |
| Central Kentucky | $66,160 | $61,430 | $80,720 | 60 |
| West Kentucky | $57,650 | $33,830 | $71,550 | 30 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $47,140 | $38,930 | $62,910 | 250 |