Interpreters and Translators Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $60,590 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.13
10th percentile $32,900
90th percentile $95,910
Employed locally 260
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,900
    25th
    $51,750
    50th (median)
    $60,590
    75th
    $94,300
    90th
    $95,910

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 89% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Interpreters and Translators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $98,910
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,510
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $85,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $85,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,670
    New York $84,650

    Nearby metros — Interpreters and Translators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $77,120
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $66,160
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $62,850
    Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $62,400
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $62,280
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $61,180

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interpreters and Translators make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Albuquerque, NM is $29.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.69 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Interpreters and Translators salaries?

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Albuquerque, NM is 1.9% above the national median of $59,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Interpreters and Translators in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $32,900 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,750.