Interpreters and Translators Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $45,670 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.96
10th percentile $36,560
90th percentile $80,110
Employed locally 30
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,560
    25th
    $45,490
    50th (median)
    $45,670
    75th
    $47,290
    90th
    $80,110

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 73% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 27% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $85,590
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $81,600
    Salinas, CA $80,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $78,140
    Salem, OR $77,320

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Graphic Designers $46,080
    Producers and Directors $60,950
    Editors $39,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Montgomery, AL is $21.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Montgomery, AL is 23.2% below 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $36,560 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,490.