How much does an interpreter and translator make in New Jersey?
$58,970a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in New Jersey. That is $28.35 an hour or $4,914 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.35
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,170Median: $58,970Highest 10%: $176,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,170 | $15.95 | |
| 25th | $34,370 | $16.52 | |
| Median | $58,970 | $28.35 | |
| 75th | $97,720 | $46.98 | |
| 90th | $176,900 | $85.05 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $87,590 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $60,020 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $57,940 |
| Allentown, PA | $55,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for interpreter and translators.
| 17. Vermont | $62,450 |
| 18. Washington | $61,750 |
| 19. Ohio | $61,230 |
| 20. New Jersey | $58,970 |
| 21. Georgia | $57,880 |
| 22. Mississippi | $57,130 |
| 23. Pennsylvania | $57,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $28.35 ($58,970 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $58,970 against $60,170 nationally, 2% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for interpreter and translator pay?
New Jersey ranks 20 of 47 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays interpreter and translators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $87,590 a year.
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.