Translator earnings by seniority

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Translator salary by state

State Name Average Salary
California $39,435

How do translator salaries compare to similar careers?

Translators earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than postal service workers but more than proofreaders.

Career Median Salary
Postal service worker salary $44K
Ambulance dispatcher salary $42K
Ski patroller salary $29K
Meter reader salary $40K
Correctional officer salary $42K
Translator salary $35K
Precious metal worker salary $39K
Financial clerk salary $40K
Travel agent salary $39K
Proofreader salary $39K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)