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How much does an interpreter and translator make in Bakersfield?

$63,900a year

Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area. That is $30.72 an hour or $5,325 a month.

Hourly
$30.72
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
52 of 161
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,120Median: $63,900Highest 10%: $103,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,120$22.17
25th$49,980$24.03
Median$63,900$30.72
75th$103,400$49.73
90th$103,400$49.73

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators.

San Jose, CA$101,500
San Francisco, CA$83,680
Santa Maria, CA$82,440
Oxnard, CA$75,920
Riverside, CA$74,310
San Diego, CA$73,690
Los Angeles, CA$69,460
Fresno, CA$68,050
Visalia, CA$66,000
Sacramento, CA$64,360
Salinas, CA$62,720
Stockton, CA$50,480
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Same field, median yearly pay.

Producer and Director$92,510
Interior Designer$76,780
Public Relations Specialist$76,580
Editor$62,490
Graphic Designer$61,970
Photographer$56,220
Audio and Video Technician$54,690
Floral Designer$44,450
Coach and Scout$43,170
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$43,010
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Frequently asked questions

How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in Bakersfield?

The median hourly pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area is $30.72 ($63,900 a year).

Do interpreter and translators make more in Bakersfield than the national average?

Yes: $63,900 against $60,170 nationally, 6% more.

How does Bakersfield compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $70,770, so Bakersfield pays 10% less.

Where does Bakersfield rank for interpreter and translator pay?

52 of 161 metro areas with data.

How much does an interpreter and translator make starting out in Bakersfield?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,400 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.