Interpreters and Translators Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $66,300 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.87
10th percentile $38,900
90th percentile $92,830
Employed locally 270
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,900
    25th
    $47,610
    50th (median)
    $66,300
    75th
    $80,850
    90th
    $92,830

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 76% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 24% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $64,770
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $64,260
    Green Bay, WI $63,690
    Eau Claire, WI $61,790
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,180

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Madison, WI is $31.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Madison, WI is 11.5% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $38,900 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,610.