SOC 27-3091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Interpreters and Translators — Idaho
Idaho · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Idaho comes to $66,130 a year, ahead of the national median of $60,170 by 9.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Idaho comes to $66,130 a year, ahead of the national median of $60,170 by 9.9%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $56,520 and $96,870. The lowest tenth earn under $42,740, while the highest tenth earn more than $101,500.
Employment stands at 300, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 47 states with published data for this occupation, Idaho ranks 11th by median wage. Boise City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $80,250. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 199th of 617 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,740 | −29.0% |
| 25th | $56,520 | −6.1% |
| Median (50th) | $66,130 | +9.9% |
| 75th | $96,870 | +61.0% |
| 90th | $101,500 | +68.7% |
| Mean | $71,730 | +19.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boise City | $80,250 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $66,130 goes as far as $69,246 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,246US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,130 a year, 9.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,740 to $101,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boise City, at $80,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Interpreters and Translators in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $66,130, or $31.80 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,170, so pay in Idaho is 9.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Idaho earns more than $101,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,740 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boise City, at $80,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 300 jobs in this occupation in Idaho. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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