Interpreters and Translators Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $78,140 +31.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.57
10th percentile $51,220
90th percentile $93,670
Employed locally 40
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,220
    25th
    $60,500
    50th (median)
    $78,140
    75th
    $82,280
    90th
    $93,670

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $77,710
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $77,120

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44,760
    Editors$94,750
    Interior Designers$74,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interpreters and Translators make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Santa Rosa, CA is $37.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.23 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Interpreters and Translators salaries?

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 31.5% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $51,220 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,500.