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Interpreter Salary in Birmingham, Alabama

The median interpreter salary in Birmingham, AL is $51,381 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 3.4% above the Alabama state average.

City Median
$51,381
vs State Avg
+$1,713
vs National
$-5,709
Cost of Living
90%

Interpreter Salary in Birmingham by Experience

In Birmingham, an entry-level interpreter earns around $31,500, while experienced professionals earn up to $85,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$31,500
$-3,500 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$52,200
$-5,800 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$85,500
$-9,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Birmingham, AL

Percentile Birmingham
10th Percentile $28,800
25th Percentile $37,800
Median (50th) $51,381
75th Percentile $70,200
90th Percentile $90,900

Interpreter Salary in Other Alabama Cities

Huntsville, AL
$52,523
Pop. 216,963
Tuscaloosa, AL
$50,239
Pop. 101,129
Montgomery, AL
$49,097
Pop. 200,603
Mobile, AL
$48,527
Pop. 187,041

How to Become a Interpreter in Birmingham

Education

Most interpreter positions require a bachelor's degree. Birmingham and the surrounding Alabama area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Bilingual FluencyConsecutive InterpretingSimultaneous InterpretingCultural CompetencyMemoryProfessionalism

Job Outlook

Nationally, interpreter employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Birmingham may vary based on local industry and population growth.