Interpreters and Translators Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $37,600 -36.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.08
10th percentile $24,550
90th percentile $59,790
Employed locally 100
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,550
    25th
    $33,460
    50th (median)
    $37,600
    75th
    $47,830
    90th
    $59,790

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 55% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 45% 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
    Topeka, KS $50,250
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $46,630
    Jackson, MS $43,950

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Producers and Directors $38,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Wichita, KS is $18.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Wichita, KS is 36.7% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $24,550 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,460.