Interpreters and Translators Salary in California
Interpreters and Translators in California earn a median of $70,770 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $70,770
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($60,170)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 5,560
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,530; the top 10% earn over $119,810. Nationally the range is $37,070 to $103,660.
States ranked near California
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Interpreters and Translators pay in California
How much do interpreters and translators make in California?
The median is $70,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,530 and the top 10% earn over $119,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for interpreters and translators?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 47 (+18% vs. the national median of $60,170). Living costs are not included.