Interpreters and Translators in California
Want to work in California as an Interpreter or Translator? Read this first!
You’re in luck! Jobs for Interpreters and Translators in California are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Interpreters and Translators in California is growing faster than average.
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Interpreters and Translators in California earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Interpreters and Translators Work in California?
In California, there were 9,310 people working as Interpreters and Translators in the year 2018.
There were 8,670 Interpreters and Translators employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 640 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 650 Interpreters and Translators working in it, which means California has more Interpreters and Translators than average.
Job Projections for California
Jobs for Interpreters and Translators in this state are growing at a rate of 20.4% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 17.7%.
California Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 1,220 annual job openings, and a total of 12,400 jobs for California Interpreters and Translators in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 7,800 annual jobs and 80,300 total jobs in 2026.
What do Interpreters and Translators Make in California?
In 2018 wages for Interpreters and Translators ranged from $31,380 to $91,740 with $55,010 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $15.09 to $44.1. The median hourly rate was $26.45.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $25.49 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.96.
The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top California Metros for Interpreters and Translators
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Interpreters and Translators.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 2,980 | $54,430 |
| Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA | 900 | $51,620 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad, CA | 790 | $62,470 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 450 | $51,990 |
| Fresno, CA | 380 | $60,610 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 320 | $56,700 |
| Modesto, CA | 100 | $38,620 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 80 | $40,680 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 60 | $47,320 |
| Merced, CA | 40 | $46,230 |
Top States for Interpreters and Translators Employment
View the list below to see where most Interpreters and Translators work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9,310 | $55,010 |
| Texas | 5,460 | $52,830 |
| Florida | 3,720 | $40,660 |
| New York | 3,300 | $64,460 |
| Arizona | 2,940 | $40,280 |
| Massachusetts | 2,140 | $53,280 |
| Virginia | 2,000 | $70,780 |
| Illinois | 1,970 | $43,100 |
| Ohio | 1,870 | $52,600 |
| North Carolina | 1,770 | $43,770 |
| Georgia | 1,610 | $55,250 |
| Utah | 1,560 | $41,650 |
| Colorado | 1,440 | $59,540 |
| Minnesota | 1,440 | $53,250 |
| Oregon | 1,210 | $49,950 |
| Maryland | 1,120 | $71,280 |
| Wisconsin | 1,070 | $50,800 |
| Missouri | 980 | $57,090 |
| Washington | 880 | $46,650 |
| Michigan | 870 | $39,850 |
Below are the states where Interpreters and Translators get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $98,850 |
| Maryland | $71,280 |
| Virginia | $70,780 |
| New Jersey | $64,600 |
| New York | $64,460 |
| Colorado | $59,540 |
| New Mexico | $57,200 |
| Missouri | $57,090 |
| Georgia | $55,250 |
| California | $55,010 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Susana Freixeiro under License
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