Interpreters and Translators Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $49,410 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.76
10th percentile $41,990
90th percentile $78,350
Employed locally 110
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,990
    25th
    $44,330
    50th (median)
    $49,410
    75th
    $57,720
    90th
    $78,350

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 70% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 30% 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
    Maryland $78,350
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $78,140
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,730
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $72,160
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $70,220
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $66,560

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,130
    Editors$67,650
    Producers and Directors$72,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Springfield, MA is $23.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Springfield, MA is 16.9% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $41,990 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,330.