How much does an interpreter and translator make in Wisconsin?
$63,390a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in Wisconsin. That is $30.48 an hour or $5,283 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.48
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,390Median: $63,390Highest 10%: $88,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,390 | $19.42 | |
| 25th | $48,540 | $23.34 | |
| Median | $63,390 | $30.48 | |
| 75th | $76,770 | $36.91 | |
| 90th | $88,460 | $42.53 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Madison, WI | $72,720 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $68,980 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $64,700 |
| Green Bay, WI | $63,520 |
| La Crosse, WI | $63,340 |
| Appleton, WI | $61,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for interpreter and translators.
| 12. Utah | $65,770 |
| 13. New Mexico | $63,550 |
| 14. Maine | $63,470 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $63,390 |
| 16. Virginia | $63,030 |
| 17. Vermont | $62,450 |
| 18. Washington | $61,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $30.48 ($63,390 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $63,390 against $60,170 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for interpreter and translator pay?
Wisconsin ranks 15 of 47 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays interpreter and translators the most?
Madison, WI, with a median of $72,720 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.