Interpreters and Translators Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $80,120 +34.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.52
10th percentile $39,630
90th percentile $99,800
Employed locally 760
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,630
    25th
    $49,920
    50th (median)
    $80,120
    75th
    $80,300
    90th
    $99,800

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 85% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 15% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $78,140
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $77,710
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $77,120

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Salinas, CA is $38.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Salinas, CA is 34.8% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $39,630 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,920.