Interpreters and Translators Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $54,890 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.39
10th percentile $50,590
90th percentile $59,970
Employed locally 100
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,590
    25th
    $51,450
    50th (median)
    $54,890
    75th
    $59,970
    90th
    $59,970

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 62% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 38% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $66,160
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $63,510
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $62,850
    Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $62,400

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Portland, ME is $26.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Portland, ME is 7.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $50,590 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,450.