Interpreters and Translators Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $67,490 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.45
10th percentile $43,570
90th percentile $98,450
Employed locally 60
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,570
    25th
    $47,140
    50th (median)
    $67,490
    75th
    $98,450
    90th
    $98,450

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 100% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 0% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Interpreters and Translators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $98,910
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,510
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $85,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $85,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,670
    New York $84,650

    Nearby metros — Interpreters and Translators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $98,910
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,510
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,670
    Salinas, CA $80,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $78,140
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $77,710

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interpreters and Translators make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Bakersfield, CA is $32.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.73 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Interpreters and Translators salaries?

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Bakersfield, CA is 13.5% above the national median of $59,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Interpreters and Translators in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $43,570 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,140.