Interpreters and Translators Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $49,720 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.90
10th percentile $41,700
90th percentile $94,390
Employed locally 50
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,700
    25th
    $46,840
    50th (median)
    $49,720
    75th
    $71,770
    90th
    $94,390

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 76% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 24% 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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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Merced, CA is $23.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Merced, CA is 16.4% below 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $41,700 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,840.