Translator & Interpreter salary in New Mexico
In New Mexico, a typical translator earned $63,550 a year in May 2025 (median), with an average of $66,340. About 360 people work in this occupation there.
That is 6% above the national median of $60,170. Compared with all occupations in New Mexico (median $47,210), translators earn 35% more. With a location quotient of 1.22, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $31,120, while the top 10% earned more than $99,860. Many translators are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,120 | $14.96 |
| 25th | $41,770 | $20.08 |
| Median | $63,550 | $30.55 |
| 75th | $85,910 | $41.30 |
| 90th | $99,860 | $48.01 |
Metro areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $75,230 | 210 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.