Interpreters and Translators Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $64,230 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.88
10th percentile $43,730
90th percentile $66,970
Employed locally 30
National median $59,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,730
    25th
    $49,990
    50th (median)
    $64,230
    75th
    $66,190
    90th
    $66,970

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Interpreters and Translators salary vs area income 83% Median Interpreters and Translators salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Interpreters and Translators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $98,910
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $96,510
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $85,660
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $85,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,670
    New York $84,650

    Nearby metros — Interpreters and Translators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $85,590
    District of Columbia $81,140
    Virginia $74,250
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $73,520
    California $73,510
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $73,220

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Interpreters and Translators make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Interpreters and Translators in Cedar Rapids, IA is $30.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.47 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Interpreters and Translators salaries?

    The median Interpreters and Translators salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 8.1% above the national median of $59,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Interpreters and Translators in Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Interpreters and Translators (10th percentile) earn around $43,730 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,990.