Interpreters and Translators Salary in Kansas

Interpreters and translators in Kansas earn the most in Topeka (average $55,550 a year) and the least in Wichita ($42,540), across the 2 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the interpreters and translators average at $55,220 and the median at $47,950 for 470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,360.

Interpreters and Translators average salary by city in Kansas

Topeka$55,550
Wichita$42,540

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Topeka	$55,550	$50,250	$46,510	$44,514	89
Wichita	$42,540	$42,500	$30,880	$34,787	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Kansas

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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