How much does an interpreter and translator make in Milwaukee?
$64,700a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $31.11 an hour or $5,392 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.11
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,950Median: $64,700Highest 10%: $82,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| 25th | $55,810 | $26.83 | |
| Median | $64,700 | $31.11 | |
| 75th | $78,170 | $37.58 | |
| 90th | $82,730 | $39.77 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators.
| Madison, WI | $72,720 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $68,980 |
| Green Bay, WI | $63,520 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $91,260 |
| Technical Writer | $82,370 |
| Musician and Singer | $81,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,590 |
| Broadcast Technician | $74,760 |
| Editor | $66,560 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,520 |
| Film and Video Editor | $64,640 |
| Interior Designer | $64,550 |
| Writer and Author | $63,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $31.11 ($64,700 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $64,700 against $60,170 nationally, 8% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $63,390, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for interpreter and translator pay?
44 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does an interpreter and translator make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,730 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.