Interpreters and Translators Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $50,250 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.16
10th percentile $33,950
90th percentile $80,900
Employed locally 50
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,950
    25th
    $46,510
    50th (median)
    $50,250
    75th
    $62,740
    90th
    $80,900

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 74% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 26% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $72,190
    Kansas City, MO-KS $61,960
    Jacksonville, FL $57,920
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $46,630
    Jackson, MS $43,950
    Wichita, KS $37,600

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Producers and Directors $59,000
    Editors $58,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Topeka, KS is $24.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Topeka, KS is 15.5% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $33,950 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,510.