How much does an interpreter and translator make in Albuquerque?
$75,230a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $36.17 an hour or $6,269 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.17
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,370Median: $75,230Highest 10%: $101,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,370 | $26.14 | |
| 25th | $57,600 | $27.69 | |
| Median | $75,230 | $36.17 | |
| 75th | $99,070 | $47.63 | |
| 90th | $101,300 | $48.69 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $86,790 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,640 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $65,810 |
| Editor | $65,190 |
| Graphic Designer | $63,810 |
| Producer and Director | $59,910 |
| Film and Video Editor | $56,330 |
| News Analyst | $56,190 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $54,000 |
| Writer and Author | $53,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $36.17 ($75,230 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
Yes: $75,230 against $60,170 nationally, 25% more.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $63,550, so Albuquerque pays 18% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for interpreter and translator pay?
16 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does an interpreter and translator make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.