Interpreters and Translators Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $53,570 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.76
10th percentile $38,930
90th percentile $92,140
Employed locally 50
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,930
    25th
    $53,570
    50th (median)
    $53,570
    75th
    $53,570
    90th
    $92,140

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 57% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 43% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in San Luis Obispo, CA is $25.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.30 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Interpreters and Translators salaries?

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 9.9% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $38,930 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,570.