SOC 27-3091 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Interpreters and Translators — South Bend
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI · 4 metro areas compared
In South Bend, IN the median wage for Interpreters and Translators is $66,980 a year, which is 11.3% higher than the national figure of $60,170.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In South Bend, IN the median wage for Interpreters and Translators is $66,980 a year, which is 11.3% higher than the national figure of $60,170. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $62,810 and $82,830. The lowest tenth earn under $45,980, while the highest tenth earn more than $94,000.
Within the state, Elkhart records the highest median at $47,820. Of the 387 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 118th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,980 | −23.6% |
| 25th | $62,810 | +4.4% |
| Median (50th) | $66,980 | +11.3% |
| 75th | $82,830 | +37.7% |
| 90th | $94,000 | +56.2% |
| Mean | $68,230 | +13.4% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhart | $47,820 | 40 | |
| 2 | Evansville | $47,690 | 40 | |
| 3 | Indianapolis | $47,530 | 700 | |
| 4 | Fort Wayne | $44,000 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Bend run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $66,980 goes as far as $71,790 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,790US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,980 a year, 11.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,980 to $94,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Elkhart, at $47,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Interpreters and Translators in South Bend, IN?
The median annual wage is $66,980, or $32.20 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 South Bend, IN is 11.3% 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 South Bend, IN earns more than $94,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,980 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 Elkhart, at $47,820 per year.
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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