Interpreters and Translators Salary in New Mexico
Interpreters and Translators in New Mexico earn a median of $63,550 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,550
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($60,170)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,120; the top 10% earn over $99,860. Nationally the range is $37,070 to $103,660.
States ranked near New Mexico
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Interpreters and Translators pay in New Mexico
How much do interpreters and translators make in New Mexico?
The median is $63,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,120 and the top 10% earn over $99,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for interpreters and translators?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 47 (+6% vs. the national median of $60,170). Living costs are not included.