Interpreters and Translators pay in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the median pay for interpreters and translators is $34.98 an hour ($72,750 a year). About 2,280 people work in this job there.

$34.98Median hourly pay

$58,050–$93,010Middle half of workers, yearly

2,280People in this job in Massachusetts

That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($60,170). Massachusetts ranks 5th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for interpreters and translators in Massachusetts

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$23.87	$49,650
25% of workers	$27.91	$58,050
Half of workers (median)	$34.98	$72,750
75% of workers	$44.72	$93,010
90% of workers	$63.41	$131,900

Interpreters and Translators pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton	$75,120	1,660
Worcester	$72,750	240
Springfield	$51,910	110

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$62,290
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.