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Interpreter Salary in Portland, Maine

The median interpreter salary in Portland, ME is $61,657 per year, which is 8.0% above the national median and 10.2% above the Maine state average.

City Median
$61,657
vs State Avg
+$5,709
vs National
+$4,567
Cost of Living
108%

Interpreter Salary in Portland by Experience

In Portland, an entry-level interpreter earns around $37,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $102,600 per year. The local cost of living index is 108% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$37,800
+$2,800 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$62,640
+$4,640 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$102,600
+$7,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Portland, ME

Percentile Portland
10th Percentile $34,560
25th Percentile $45,360
Median (50th) $61,657
75th Percentile $84,240
90th Percentile $109,080

Interpreter Salary in Other Maine Cities

South Portland, ME
$59,945
Pop. 25,665
Bangor, ME
$52,523
Pop. 32,029
Lewiston, ME
$51,381
Pop. 37,121
Auburn, ME
$50,810
Pop. 23,926

How to Become a Interpreter in Portland

Education

Most interpreter positions require a bachelor's degree. Portland and the surrounding Maine 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 Portland may vary based on local industry and population growth.