As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Linguist in Apache Junction, AZ is $67,249, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,293 weekly, or $5,604 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Linguist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Linguist in Apache Junction, AZ vary widely, spanning from $53,003 to $80,693. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,792) and 75th percentile ($74,286), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,693 per year. This $14,494 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Customer Retention, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Apache Junction Linguist often earn 0.9% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Linguist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Linguist Salary $53,003 Apache Junction, AZ January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Linguist Salary $59,792 Apache Junction, AZ January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Linguist Salary $67,249 Apache Junction, AZ January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Linguist Salary $74,286 Apache Junction, AZ January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Linguist Salary $80,693 Apache Junction, AZ January 01, 2026
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What is a Linguist ?

Linguistics is the scientific study of language. It involves analysing language form, language meaning, and language in context. The earliest activities in the documentation and description of language have been attributed to the 6th-century-BC Indian grammarian Pāṇini who wrote a formal description of the Sanskrit language in his Aṣṭādhyāyī. Linguists traditionally analyse human language by observing an interplay between sound and meaning. Phonetics is the study of speech and non-speech sounds, and delves into their acoustic and articulatory properties. The study of language meaning, on the ...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Linguist in Apache Junction, AZ. The base salary for Linguist ranges from $59,792 to $74,286 with the average base salary of $67,249. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,827 to $81,111 with the average total cash compensation of $69,512.

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About Apache Junction, Arizona    Apache Junction is a city in Maricopa and Pinal counties in the state of Arizona. According to the 2017 U.S. Census estimates, the population of the ....More

Apache Junction, Arizona  area prices were up 2.2% from a year ago

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