How much does an interpreter and translator make in Sacramento?
$64,360a year
Median yearly pay for interpreter and translators in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $30.94 an hour or $5,363 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.94
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 161
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,960Median: $64,360Highest 10%: $104,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,960 | $24.02 | |
| 25th | $50,610 | $24.33 | |
| Median | $64,360 | $30.94 | |
| 75th | $80,690 | $38.79 | |
| 90th | $104,900 | $50.41 |
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 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $63,900 |
| Salinas, CA | $62,720 |
| Stockton, CA | $50,480 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $122,900 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $118,200 |
| Art Director | $106,400 |
| Music Director and Composer | $94,700 |
| Technical Writer | $94,400 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $89,640 |
| Choreographer | $87,850 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,120 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $85,950 |
| Camera Operator | $84,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interpreter and translator make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $30.94 ($64,360 a year).
Do interpreter and translators make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $64,360 against $60,170 nationally, 7% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $70,770, so Sacramento pays 9% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for interpreter and translator pay?
46 of 161 metro areas with data.
How much does an interpreter and translator make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,900 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.