Interpreters and Translators pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for interpreters and translators is $30.48 an hour ($63,390 a year). About 1,410 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($60,170). Wisconsin ranks 15th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for interpreters and translators in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.42 | $40,390 |
| 25% of workers | $23.34 | $48,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.48 | $63,390 |
| 75% of workers | $36.91 | $76,770 |
| 90% of workers | $42.53 | $88,460 |
Interpreters and Translators pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | $72,720 | 220 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $64,700 | 480 |
| Green Bay | $63,520 | 70 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $63,340 | 40 |
| Appleton | $61,210 | 40 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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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