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Interpreters and Translators Salary in Mississippi

Interpreters and Translators in Mississippi make a median of $43,410 a year, or about $20.87 an hour. The range runs from $26K at the entry level to $80K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Mississippi. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$43K
Median annual
$20.87/hr
Hourly rate
$26K
Entry level (10th %)
$80K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $43K get you in Mississippi?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,907/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,077/mo
Rent as % of take-home37% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$48,830/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,830/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Mississippi

Bar chart showing Interpreters and Translators salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $26,220, 25th percentile $33,680, median $43,410, 75th percentile $73,200, 90th percentile $79,720. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$26K25th$34KMedian$43K75th$73K90th$80K
Bar chart showing Interpreters and Translators salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $26,220, 25th percentile $33,680, median $43,410, 75th percentile $73,200, 90th percentile $79,720. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level interpreters and translators (10th percentile) start around $26K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $80K or more, a $54K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do interpreters and translators make in Mississippi?

The median is $43,410 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $26,220, and experienced interpreters and translators can clear $79,720. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $43K enough to live in Mississippi?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,907/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,077/month, which eats 37% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a interpreters and translators salary go in Mississippi?

Mississippi has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median interpreters and translators salary is worth about $48,830 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do interpreters and translators get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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