Interpreters and Translators Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $65,740 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.60
10th percentile $49,520
90th percentile $118,940
Employed locally 1,900
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,520
    25th
    $51,930
    50th (median)
    $65,740
    75th
    $82,520
    90th
    $118,940

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 70% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 30% below 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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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Coaches and Scouts$47,230
    Editors$90,570
    Technical Writers$100,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interpreters and Translators make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Los Angeles, CA is $31.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.00 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Interpreters and Translators salaries?

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Los Angeles, CA is 10.6% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $49,520 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,930.