Interpreters and Translators Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • California
Interpreters and Translators in California earn a median salary of $70,823 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, +19.2% vs the national median of $59,440. An estimated 6,080 interpreters and translators are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $49,720 to $98,910 depending on location.
$70,823
Avg median salary in California
$98,910
Highest paying metro
$49,720
Lowest paying metro
6,080
Employed in California
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Interpreters and Translators salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz, CA | $98,910 | $76,180 | $102,170 | 30 |
| San Jose, CA | $96,510 | $74,000 | $100,480 | 340 |
| San Francisco, CA | $84,670 | $68,010 | $100,640 | 840 |
| Salinas, CA | $80,120 | $49,920 | $80,300 | 760 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $78,140 | $60,500 | $82,280 | 40 |
| Riverside, CA | $77,710 | $60,050 | $96,670 | 540 |
| Oxnard, CA | $72,190 | $56,500 | $102,750 | 110 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $72,160 | $47,220 | $96,880 | 80 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $67,490 | $47,140 | $98,450 | 60 |
| Sacramento, CA | $66,160 | $58,060 | $96,720 | 490 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $65,740 | $51,930 | $82,520 | 1,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $64,800 | $49,100 | $93,790 | 480 |
| Fresno, CA | $64,290 | $54,630 | $82,450 | 150 |
| Visalia, CA | $62,600 | $47,710 | $80,490 | 60 |
| Modesto, CA | $60,530 | $45,760 | $82,870 | 40 |
| Stockton, CA | $59,500 | $45,880 | $73,380 | 60 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $53,570 | $53,570 | $53,570 | 50 |
| Merced, CA | $49,720 | $46,840 | $71,770 | 50 |