What are the main factors that influence an Interpreter's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Interpreter?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Interpreter roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An Interpreter's salary?

An Interpreter's salary grows with experience: starting around $54,278 for beginners, reaching about $56,765 at mid-level, and approach $59,291 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Interpreter?

Interpreter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Interpreter roles are District of Columbia $69,157, California $68,895, Massachusetts $67,977. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Interpreter roles make?

Salaries for Interpreter level roles vary by specialization: ASL Interpreter: $72,400; Professional Interpreter: $65,382; Court Interpreter: $64,440; Chinese Interpreter: $60,685; Interpreter For The Deaf: $54,999.

Interpreter Salary in South Dakota

How much does an Interpreter make in South Dakota?

As of November 01, 2026, the average salary for an Interpreter in South Dakota is $56,765 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, an Interpreter's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,703
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,614 to $62,490
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,014

10% $45,014

50% (Median) $56,765

90% $67,703

Interpreter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,490	$5,208	$1,202	$30
Average	$56,765	$4,730	$1,092	$27
25th Percentile	$50,614	$4,218	$973	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Interpreter Salaries

An Interpreter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Interpreter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Interpreter's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $54,278
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,465
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,765
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,123
Expert (over 8 years): $59,291

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Interpreter	$54,278
Intermediate Level Interpreter	$54,465
Senior Level Interpreter	$56,765
Specialist Level Interpreter	$59,123
Expert Level Interpreter	$59,291

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How Do Interpreter Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Interpreters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $69,157.
California: $68,895.
Massachusetts: $67,977.

District of Columbia $69,157 California $68,895 Massachusetts $67,977 Washington $67,727 New Jersey $67,702 Alaska $67,615 Connecticut $66,753 New York $66,403

Hawaii $65,285 Rhode Island $64,760 Maryland $64,404 Minnesota $63,917 Colorado $63,729 Illinois $63,667 Oregon $63,430 Delaware $63,255

New Hampshire $63,145 Virginia $62,899 Pennsylvania $62,180 Nevada $61,818 North Dakota $61,699 Michigan $61,512 Wisconsin $61,443 Vermont $61,306

Texas $60,925 Maine $60,900 Arizona $60,862 Ohio $60,819 Georgia $60,244 Indiana $59,957 Wyoming $59,901 Utah $59,813

Iowa $59,776 Kansas $59,476 Louisiana $59,388 North Carolina $59,357 Missouri $59,345 Florida $59,101 Montana $58,970 Nebraska $58,845

Kentucky $58,776 South Carolina $58,526 Tennessee $58,370 Idaho $58,308 New Mexico $57,852 Oklahoma $57,752 Alabama $57,383 South Dakota $56,765

Arkansas $56,428 West Virginia $56,247 Mississippi $55,703

Top Paying Cities for Interpreters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Alcester: $57,357
Aurora: $57,661
Baltic: $57,041

Alcester, SD $57,357 Aurora, SD $57,661 Baltic, SD $57,041 Beresford, SD $57,210 Brandon, SD $56,924 Brookings, SD $57,768 Burbank, SD $57,152 Canistota, SD $57,237

Canton, SD $57,075 Centerville, SD $57,213 Chancellor, SD $57,068 Chester, SD $57,209 Colman, SD $57,396 Colton, SD $57,157 Crooks, SD $57,010 Davis, SD $57,144

Dell Rapids, SD $57,146 Egan, SD $57,299 Elk Point, SD $56,972 Elkton, SD $57,697 Fairview, SD $57,159 Flandreau, SD $57,485 Freeman, SD $57,423 Garretson, SD $57,052

Gayville, SD $57,519 Harrisburg, SD $56,961 Hartford, SD $57,048 Hudson, SD $57,204 Humboldt, SD $57,129 Hurley, SD $57,215 Irene, SD $57,376 Jefferson, SD $56,759

Lennox, SD $57,069 Lesterville, SD $57,476 Lyons, SD $57,063 Madison, SD $57,509 Marion, SD $57,254 Menno, SD $57,446 Mission Hill, SD $57,490 Monroe, SD $57,192

Belle Fourche, SD $57,413 Black Hawk, SD $55,657 Box Elder, SD $55,729 Buffalo, SD $57,309 Buffalo Gap, SD $56,858 Camp Crook, SD $57,364 Caputa, SD $55,998 Custer, SD $56,736

Deadwood, SD $56,386 Edgemont, SD $57,280 Enning, SD $56,833 Fairburn, SD $56,212 Fort Meade, SD $56,206 Hermosa, SD $55,987 Hill City, SD $56,366 Hot Springs, SD $57,237

Howes, SD $56,959 Interior, SD $57,050 Keystone, SD $55,931 Kyle, SD $57,172 Lead, SD $56,903 Ludlow, SD $57,535 Manderson, SD $57,265 Mud Butte, SD $56,994

Nemo, SD $56,010 Newell, SD $57,105 New Underwood, SD $56,000 Nisland, SD $57,231 Oelrichs, SD $57,119 Oglala, SD $57,218 Oral, SD $57,066 Owanka, SD $56,276

Piedmont, SD $55,698 Pine Ridge, SD $57,325 Porcupine, SD $57,152 Pringle, SD $56,912 Quinn, SD $56,968 Redig, SD $56,901 Saint Onge, SD $57,062 Scenic, SD $56,658

Smithwick, SD $57,138 Spearfish, SD $57,320 Sturgis, SD $56,027 Union Center, SD $56,871 Vale, SD $56,692 Wall, SD $56,886 Wasta, SD $56,598 White Owl, SD $56,986

Whitewood, SD $56,822 Wounded Knee, SD $57,268 Leola, SD $57,607 Long Lake, SD $57,695 Mansfield, SD $57,573 Mellette, SD $57,627 Northville, SD $57,565 Onaka, SD $57,342

Orient, SD $57,428 Pierpont, SD $57,623 Redfield, SD $57,716 Rockham, SD $57,496 Roscoe, SD $57,395 Selby, SD $57,295 Seneca, SD $57,305 Stratford, SD $57,630

Tolstoy, SD $57,309 Tulare, SD $57,636 Turton, SD $57,639 Warner, SD $57,697 Westport, SD $57,618 Pierre, SD $52,624 Agar, SD $53,993 Belvidere, SD $56,967

Blunt, SD $52,624 Burke, SD $57,413 Colome, SD $57,343 Dallas, SD $57,325 Draper, SD $55,556 Fort Pierre, SD $52,778 Gregory, SD $57,387 Hamill, SD $57,244

Harrold, SD $52,931 Hayes, SD $56,380 Herrick, SD $57,380 Holabird, SD $54,125 Ideal, SD $57,229 Kadoka, SD $57,032 Kennebec, SD $56,393 Long Valley, SD $57,030

Lower Brule, SD $56,319 Martin, SD $57,167 Midland, SD $56,845 Milesville, SD $56,882 Mission, SD $57,290 Murdo, SD $56,493 Norris, SD $57,119 Okaton, SD $56,974

Okreek, SD $57,257 Onida, SD $53,140 Parmelee, SD $57,221 Philip, SD $56,965 Presho, SD $55,972 Reliance, SD $57,277 Rosebud, SD $57,352 Saint Charles, SD $57,443

Saint Francis, SD $57,242 Tuthill, SD $57,099 Vivian, SD $55,729 Wanblee, SD $57,137 White River, SD $57,111 Winner, SD $57,290 Witten, SD $57,187 Wood, SD $57,104

Mobridge, SD $57,307 Bison, SD $57,164 Bullhead, SD $57,602 Cherry Creek, SD $57,016 Dupree, SD $57,029 Eagle Butte, SD $57,088 Faith, SD $57,011 Glencross, SD $57,060

Glenham, SD $57,328 Herreid, SD $57,547 Isabel, SD $57,049 Keldron, SD $57,324 Lantry, SD $57,115 Lemmon, SD $57,538 Little Eagle, SD $57,593 Lodgepole, SD $57,383

Mc Intosh, SD $57,410 Mc Laughlin, SD $57,360 Meadow, SD $57,033 Morristown, SD $57,469 Mound City, SD $57,444 Pollock, SD $57,660 Prairie City, SD $57,238 Ralph, SD $57,425

Reva, SD $57,242 Ridgeview, SD $57,116 Timber Lake, SD $57,145 Trail City, SD $57,127 Wakpala, SD $57,361 Walker, SD $57,452 Watauga, SD $57,322 Whitehorse, SD $57,177

Rapid City, SD $55,647 Ellsworth Afb, SD $55,647 Allen, SD $57,167 Batesland, SD $57,190 Montrose, SD $57,238 North Sioux City, SD $56,669 Nunda, SD $57,481 Oldham, SD $57,608

Olivet, SD $57,473 Parker, SD $57,161 Ramona, SD $57,506 Renner, SD $56,974 Rowena, SD $56,936 Rutland, SD $57,430 Salem, SD $57,434 Scotland, SD $57,563

Sinai, SD $57,790 Springfield, SD $57,631 Tabor, SD $57,593 Tea, SD $57,005 Trent, SD $57,222 Tyndall, SD $57,577 Utica, SD $57,477 Valley Springs, SD $56,970

Vermillion, SD $57,490 Viborg, SD $57,361 Volga, SD $57,655 Volin, SD $57,425 Wakonda, SD $57,366 Wentworth, SD $57,410 Winfred, SD $57,438 Worthing, SD $57,060

Yankton, SD $57,710 Sioux Falls, SD $56,921 Vienna, SD $57,759 Wallace, SD $57,724 Waubay, SD $57,697 Webster, SD $57,711 White, SD $57,800 Willow Lake, SD $57,824

Wilmot, SD $57,753 Mitchell, SD $57,763 Alexandria, SD $57,550 Alpena, SD $57,648 Armour, SD $57,529 Artesian, SD $57,639 Avon, SD $57,545 Bonesteel, SD $57,433

Bridgewater, SD $57,396 Canova, SD $57,473 Carpenter, SD $57,781 Carthage, SD $57,652 Cavour, SD $57,728 Chamberlain, SD $57,468 Corsica, SD $57,540 Dante, SD $57,511

Delmont, SD $57,513 Dimock, SD $57,577 Emery, SD $57,491 Ethan, SD $57,608 Fairfax, SD $57,443 Fedora, SD $57,589 Fort Thompson, SD $56,793 Fulton, SD $57,596

Gann Valley, SD $57,349 Geddes, SD $57,456 Harrison, SD $57,500 Highmore, SD $56,393 Stephan, SD $56,643 Hitchcock, SD $57,682 Howard, SD $57,618 Huron, SD $57,879

Iroquois, SD $57,741 Kaylor, SD $57,639 Kimball, SD $57,465 Lake Andes, SD $57,549 Lane, SD $57,768 Letcher, SD $57,613 Marty, SD $57,733 Miller, SD $57,519

Mount Vernon, SD $57,575 New Holland, SD $57,661 Oacoma, SD $57,416 Parkston, SD $57,600 Pickstown, SD $57,637 Plankinton, SD $57,566 Platte, SD $57,468 Pukwana, SD $57,427

Ree Heights, SD $57,140 Saint Lawrence, SD $57,521 Spencer, SD $57,466 Stickney, SD $57,528 Tripp, SD $57,545 Virgil, SD $57,599 Wagner, SD $57,556 Wessington, SD $57,556

Wessington Springs, SD $57,547 White Lake, SD $57,490 Wolsey, SD $57,669 Woonsocket, SD $57,643 Yale, SD $57,775 Aberdeen, SD $57,781 Akaska, SD $57,265 Amherst, SD $57,692

Andover, SD $57,609 Ashton, SD $57,598 Barnard, SD $57,678 Bath, SD $57,659 Bowdle, SD $57,373 Brentford, SD $57,703 Britton, SD $57,854 Claremont, SD $57,643

Columbia, SD $57,574 Conde, SD $57,636 Cresbard, SD $57,493 Doland, SD $57,759 Eureka, SD $57,576 Faulkton, SD $57,488 Ferney, SD $57,846 Frankfort, SD $57,755

Frederick, SD $57,693 Gettysburg, SD $56,949 Groton, SD $57,666 Hecla, SD $57,775 Hosmer, SD $57,484 Houghton, SD $57,531 Hoven, SD $57,327 Ipswich, SD $57,543

Java, SD $57,291 Langford, SD $57,614 Lebanon, SD $57,044 Watertown, SD $57,879 Arlington, SD $57,725 Astoria, SD $57,817 Badger, SD $57,826 Big Stone City, SD $57,910

Bradley, SD $57,706 Brandt, SD $57,778 Bristol, SD $57,659 Bruce, SD $57,715 Bryant, SD $57,798 Castlewood, SD $57,763 Claire City, SD $57,850 Clark, SD $57,805

Clear Lake, SD $57,783 Corona, SD $57,851 De Smet, SD $57,775 Eden, SD $57,673 Erwin, SD $57,739 Estelline, SD $57,753 Florence, SD $57,734 Garden City, SD $57,744

Gary, SD $57,820 Goodwin, SD $57,710 Grenville, SD $57,658 Hayti, SD $57,784 Hazel, SD $57,758 Henry, SD $57,759 Kranzburg, SD $57,974 Labolt, SD $57,716

Lake City, SD $57,769 Lake Norden, SD $57,812 Lake Preston, SD $57,756 Marvin, SD $57,654 Milbank, SD $57,901 New Effington, SD $57,973 Ortley, SD $57,666 Peever, SD $57,744

Raymond, SD $57,773 Revillo, SD $57,751 Rosholt, SD $57,959 Roslyn, SD $57,646 Sisseton, SD $57,779 South Shore, SD $57,671 Stockholm, SD $57,672 Strandburg, SD $57,666

Summit, SD $57,669 Toronto, SD $57,756 Twin Brooks, SD $57,650 Veblen, SD $57,879

Interpreter Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Interpreter roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Interpreter positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Interpreter as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Interpreter

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$85,148	$41.0	50%
Biotechnology	$85,148	$41.0	50%
Chemicals	$85,148	$41.0	50%
Energy & Utilities	$85,148	$41.0	50%
Financial Services	$85,148	$41.0	50%

Interpreter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Interpreter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$50,614

Average $56,765/year

$62,490

$4,218

Average $4,730/month

$5,208

$973

Average $1,092/week

$1,202

$24

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,490	$5,208	$1,202	$30
Average	$56,765	$4,730	$1,092	$27
25th Percentile	$50,614	$4,218	$973	$24

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Top Paying Cities for Interpreters

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Top Paying Cities for Interpreters

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