How much does an interpreter and translator make in Los Angeles?
$69,460a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $33.39 an hour or $5,788 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.39
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 1,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,000Median: $69,460Highest 10%: $124,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,000 | $24.52 | |
| 25th | $60,890 | $29.27 | |
| Median | $69,460 | $33.39 | |
| 75th | $98,520 | $47.37 | |
| 90th | $124,800 | $60.00 |
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 |
| Fresno, CA | $68,050 |
| Visalia, CA | $66,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $64,360 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $63,900 |
| Salinas, CA | $62,720 |
| Stockton, CA | $50,480 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $137,600 |
| Producer and Director | $131,600 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $124,600 |
| Actor | $115,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $110,600 |
| Camera Operator | $107,600 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $106,900 |
| Lighting Technician | $105,000 |
| Technical Writer | $104,000 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $33.39 ($69,460 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $69,460 against $60,170 nationally, 15% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $70,770, so Los Angeles pays 2% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for interpreter and translator pay?
26 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does an interpreter and translator make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,800 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.