How much does an interviewer make in California?
$56,880a year
Median yearly pay for interviewers in California. That is $27.35 an hour or $4,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.35
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 22,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,330Median: $56,880Highest 10%: $77,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,330 | $19.87 | |
| 25th | $47,790 | $22.98 | |
| Median | $56,880 | $27.35 | |
| 75th | $64,990 | $31.25 | |
| 90th | $77,740 | $37.38 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $70,840 |
| Vallejo, CA | $68,830 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $63,690 |
| San Francisco, CA | $63,020 |
| Modesto, CA | $62,100 |
| Merced, CA | $61,650 |
| Redding, CA | $61,390 |
| Stockton, CA | $60,760 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $60,610 |
| Oxnard, CA | $59,580 |
| Napa, CA | $57,620 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $55,780 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $55,670 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $54,950 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $52,790 |
| San Diego, CA | $52,330 |
| Sacramento, CA | $51,620 |
| Salinas, CA | $51,510 |
| Riverside, CA | $50,430 |
| Visalia, CA | $50,040 |
| Fresno, CA | $48,560 |
| Chico, CA | $46,140 |
| El Centro, CA | $45,310 |
| Yuba City, CA | $44,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for interviewers.
| 1. California | $56,880 |
| 2. New York | $55,410 |
| 3. Washington | $51,090 |
| 4. Oregon | $50,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interviewer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $27.35 ($56,880 a year).
Do interviewers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $56,880 against $45,920 nationally, 24% more.
Where does California rank for interviewer pay?
California ranks 1 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays interviewers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $70,840 a year.
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.