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Interpreters and Translators Salary in Nebraska

Interpreters and Translators in Nebraska make a median of $49,070 a year, or about $23.59 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $83K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Nebraska. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$49K
Median annual
$23.59/hr
Hourly rate
$38K
Entry level (10th %)
$83K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $49K get you in Nebraska?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,311/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,113/mo
Rent as % of take-home33.6% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$54,492/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,198/mo

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U.S. employed: 570
Category: Arts & Media

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Nebraska

Bar chart showing Interpreters and Translators salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $37,820, 25th percentile $41,710, median $49,070, 75th percentile $59,290, 90th percentile $83,370. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$38K25th$42KMedian$49K75th$59K90th$83K
Bar chart showing Interpreters and Translators salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $37,820, 25th percentile $41,710, median $49,070, 75th percentile $59,290, 90th percentile $83,370. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level interpreters and translators (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $83K or more, a $46K spread from bottom to top.

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Interpreters and Translators salary by metro in Nebraska

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Lincoln$54K+10%110
Omaha$51K+3%280

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Frequently asked questions

How much do interpreters and translators make in Nebraska?

The median is $49,070 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,820, and experienced interpreters and translators can clear $83,370. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $49K enough to live in Nebraska?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,311/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,113/month, which eats 33.6% 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 Nebraska?

Nebraska 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 $54,492 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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