Interpreters and Translators Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $66,160 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.81
10th percentile $47,820
90th percentile $100,670
Employed locally 490
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,820
    25th
    $58,060
    50th (median)
    $66,160
    75th
    $96,720
    90th
    $100,670

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 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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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Sacramento, CA is $31.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Sacramento, CA is 11.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $47,820 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,060.