Interpreters and Translators pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for interpreters and translators is $23.14 an hour ($48,140 a year). About 1,170 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($60,170). Indiana ranks 41st of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for interpreters and translators in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.93 | $41,460 |
| 25% of workers | $21.51 | $44,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.14 | $48,140 |
| 75% of workers | $31.67 | $65,870 |
| 90% of workers | $38.85 | $80,810 |
Interpreters and Translators pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $66,980 | 0 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $47,820 | 40 |
| Evansville | $47,690 | 40 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $47,530 | 700 |
| Fort Wayne | $44,000 | 70 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for interpreters and translators
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 6,000 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialists | $64,900 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $61,760 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $54,740 |
| Editors | $56,440 |
| Technical Writers | $75,510 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $47,610 |
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