How much does an interpreter and translator make in Birmingham?
$41,470a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $19.94 an hour or $3,456 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.94
- Vs. national median
- -31%
- Rank among cities
- 154 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,050Median: $41,470Highest 10%: $61,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,050 | $15.89 | |
| 25th | $33,050 | $15.89 | |
| Median | $41,470 | $19.94 | |
| 75th | $50,600 | $24.33 | |
| 90th | $61,050 | $29.35 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Birmingham
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $82,870 |
| Art Director | $78,710 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $76,560 |
| Film and Video Editor | $74,410 |
| Editor | $72,650 |
| Producer and Director | $66,110 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,880 |
| Camera Operator | $64,730 |
| Writer and Author | $64,460 |
| Interior Designer | $62,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $19.94 ($41,470 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $41,470 against $60,170 nationally, 31% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $46,130, so Birmingham pays 10% less.
Where does Birmingham rank for interpreter and translator pay?
154 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does an interpreter and translator make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,050 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.