Interpreters and Translators Salary in New Mexico
Interpreters and Translators in New Mexico make a median of $59,010 a year, or about $28.37 an hour. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $95K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New Mexico. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $59K get you in New Mexico?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New Mexico
Entry-level interpreters and translators (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K. Top earners bring in $95K or more, a $65K spread from bottom to top.
Interpreters and Translators salary by metro in New Mexico
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $61K | +3% | 260 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do interpreters and translators make in New Mexico?
The median is $59,010 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,630, and experienced interpreters and translators can clear $94,660. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $59K enough to live in New Mexico?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,963/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,119/month, which eats 28.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a interpreters and translators salary go in New Mexico?
New Mexico has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median interpreters and translators salary is worth about $63,411 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do interpreters and translators get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.