Interpreters and Translators Salary in Massachusetts

Interpreters and translators in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $81,250 a year) and the least in Springfield ($57,730), across the 3 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the interpreters and translators average at $79,140 and the median at $72,750 for 2,280 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,360.

Interpreters and Translators average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$81,250
Worcester$71,100
Springfield$57,730

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$81,250	$75,120	$61,000	$62,247	108
Worcester	$71,100	$72,750	$58,190	$55,614	103
Springfield	$57,730	$51,910	$47,270	$46,000	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Interpreters and Translators salary in other states

Interpreters and Translators salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-3091.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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