Media & Communications Maryland (MD) Rank #9 of 50

Interpreter Salary in Maryland

The median interpreter salary in Maryland is $62,799 per year, which is 10.0% above the national median of $57,090.

Median Salary

$62,799

vs National

+$5,709

State Rank

#9 of 50

Cost of Living

110%

Interpreter Salary in Maryland by Experience

In Maryland, an entry-level interpreter earns around $38,500, while experienced professionals earn up to $104,500 per year. The cost of living index in Maryland is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$38,500

+$3,500 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$63,800

+$5,800 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$104,500

+$9,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Maryland

Percentile	MD Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$35,200	$32,000	+$3,200
25th Percentile	$46,200	$42,000	+$4,200
Median (50th)	$62,799	$57,090	+$5,709
75th Percentile	$85,800	$78,000	+$7,800
90th Percentile	$111,100	$101,000	+$10,100

Interpreter Salary by City in Maryland

The largest employment areas for interpreters in Maryland include Baltimore, Columbia, Silver Spring, and Germantown. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Baltimore, MD

$61,657

Pop. 585,708 · COL 108%

Columbia, MD

$67,366

Pop. 104,681 · COL 118%

Silver Spring, MD

$69,650

Pop. 81,015 · COL 122%

Germantown, MD

$65,654

Pop. 90,676 · COL 115%

Waldorf, MD

$59,945

Pop. 77,000 · COL 105%

How to Become a Interpreter in Maryland

Education

Most interpreter positions require a bachelor's degree. Maryland has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Bilingual FluencyConsecutive InterpretingSimultaneous InterpretingCultural CompetencyMemoryProfessionalism

Job Outlook in Maryland

Nationally, interpreter employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Maryland's demand may vary based on local industry trends.