Salary data · BLS OEWS May 2025
Translator & Interpreter salary in Alabama
$46,130
Median annual
$22.18
Median hourly
$53,740
Mean annual
310
Employed
In Alabama, a typical translator earned $46,130 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $53,740. About 310 people work in this occupation there.
That is 23% below the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in Alabama (median $45,670), translators earn 1% more. Its location quotient of 0.43 means the job is less common here than nationally.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $33,050, while the top 10% earned more than $98,660. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,050 | $15.89 |
| 25th | $35,860 | $17.24 |
| Median | $46,130 | $22.18 |
| 75th | $61,050 | $29.35 |
| 90th | $98,660 | $47.43 |
Metro areas in Alabama
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $65,550 | 30 |
| Montgomery, AL | $45,670 | 30 |
| Birmingham, AL | $41,470 | 100 |
| Huntsville, AL | $40,490 | 30 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.